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garnish

/ˈɡɑːnɪʃ/

/ˈɡɑrnɪʃ/

garnishnoun

garnishes

/ˈɡɑːnɪʃ/

/ˈɡɑrnɪʃ/

Translations

гарнир

The steak was served with a side of vegetables as a garnish.

Стейк подавался с овощами в качестве гарнира.

украшение

The cake had a beautiful garnish of fresh berries on top.

Торт был украшен свежими ягодами сверху.

Additional translations

прикраса

декор

Definitions

A decoration or embellishment for food, usually added to enhance its appearance or flavor.

The chef added a sprig of parsley as a garnish to the dish before serving it.

An additional item or feature that is added to something to improve its appearance or taste.

The cocktail was served with a lemon twist as a garnish.

Synonyms

garnishverb

garnished

Past Simple

garnished

Past Participle

garnishing

Gerund

/ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

/ˈɡɑr.nɪʃ/

Regular transitive verb; can also take legal sense in US usage.

Definitions

To decorate or embellish food or drink by adding small items such as herbs, fruit, or other condiments.

Garnish the soup with a sprinkle of chopped chives before serving.

Law. To seize money or property, especially wages, by legal authority in order to satisfy a debt or claim.

The court ordered the employer to garnish his wages until the judgment was paid.

Figurative. To embellish or adorn something, such as a story or statement, with decorative or excessive details.

She likes to garnish her anecdotes with dramatic pauses and vivid imagery.

Synonyms

dress up

spruce up