Meaning of the word garnish in English

What does garnish mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

garnish

US /ˈɡɑːr.nɪʃ/

UK /ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

decorate or embellish (something, especially food)

Example:

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Garnish the dish with fresh parsley.

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The chef carefully garnished each plate.

Synonym:

decorate adorn embellish beautify ornament

take (money, especially part of a person's salary) to settle a debt or fine

Example:

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The court ordered to garnish his wages.

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His bank account was garnished to pay off the debt.

Synonym:

seize confiscate appropriate attach impound

a small decoration or embellishment on food or drink

Example:

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The chef added a lemon slice as a garnish.

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Parsley is a common garnish for many dishes.

Synonym:

decoration embellishment trimming ornament