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garnish

/ˈɡɑːnɪʃ/

/ˈɡɑrnɪʃ/

Translations

garnishnoun

garnishes

/ˈɡɑːnɪʃ/

/ˈɡɑrnɪʃ/

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

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.

Synonyms

dress up

spruce up

Definitions

garnishnoun

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.

garnishverb

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.