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garnishing

/ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ.ɪŋ/

/ˈɡɑr.nɪʃ.ɪŋ/

Translations

garnishingnoun

garnishings

украшение

The chef added a garnishing of fresh herbs to the dish.

Шеф-повар добавил украшение из свежих трав к блюду.

гарнир

The steak was served with a garnishing of roasted vegetables.

Стейк подавался с гарниром из запеченных овощей.

Additional translations

Synonyms

garnishingadjective

more garnishing

Comp.

most garnishing

Super.

/ˈɡɑː.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/

/ˈɡɑr.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/

Used attributively to modify nouns that relate to decorative items or tools for food presentation.

Synonyms

garnishverb

garnishing

Gerund

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

garnishingnoun

A decorative item placed on food or drink to enhance its appearance or flavor.

The dish was topped with a delicate garnishing of micro-greens.

The act of decorating or embellishing food with garnishes.

Garnishing is an important step in the presentation of a gourmet meal.

garnishingadjective

Relating to or intended for decorating food or drink.

She bought a garnishing kit for her elaborate cakes.

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.