Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 marinara · IPA n. a. 01 n. An Italian sauce containing tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and spices. 1. An Italian sauce containing tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and spices. 02 a. Served in marinara sauce; -- used postpositionally, as veal marinara. 1. Served in marinara sauce; -- used postpositionally, as veal marinara.