Garnish
verb
To decorate a dish with small amounts of colorful or flavorful ingredients.
She garnished the dish with fresh parsley before serving.
Often appears as...
- garnish with
- garnish a dish
noun
Something added to a dish for decoration or added flavor.
The cherry on top is considered a garnish for the sundae.
Often appears as...
- garnish on
- garnish for
verb
In legal terms, to take money from a person's payment (salary, bank account, etc.) by legal authority, especially to pay off a debt.
The court ordered the company to garnish his wages until the debt was repaid.
Often appears as...
- garnish wages
- court order to garnish
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
To decorate a dish with small amounts of colorful or flavorful ingredients.
She garnished the dish with fresh parsley before serving.
Often appears as...
- garnish with
- garnish a dish
noun
Something added to a dish for decoration or added flavor.
The cherry on top is considered a garnish for the sundae.
Often appears as...
- garnish on
- garnish for
verb
In legal terms, to take money from a person's payment (salary, bank account, etc.) by legal authority, especially to pay off a debt.
The court ordered the company to garnish his wages until the debt was repaid.
Often appears as...
- garnish wages
- court order to garnish
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Appeal
Use 'garnish' to imply making food visually attractive, not just tasty.
He garnished the cake with strawberries for eye-catching appeal.
Pro Tip 2/3Final Touch
'Garnish' suggests adding finishing touches to a meal being served.
Just before serving, garnish the stew with a sprinkle of herbs.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Required
Garnishing is optional and based on the chef's preference for presentation.
Though not required, he opted to garnish the plate with lemon zest.
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Eating Bats PIPE National...
men's mouths are watering as an appetizer the chefs also roast sago grubs a little green garnish completes the dish as the ones who brought it back to the village the hunters will eat first
Video examples
Eating Bats PIPE National...
men's mouths are watering as an appetizer the chefs also roast sago grubs a little green garnish completes the dish as the ones who brought it back to the village the hunters will eat first
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Quote examples
Cody Rhodes
American Wrestler
To have a record crowd for What Culture, to be in there with Kurt Angle and not to be just, like, Kurt Angle plus garnish, for it instead to be Kurt Angle v. Cody Rhodes, our second match, actually - it was very vindicating. It's also nice, you know: the greatest revenge in all the world is success, so it's nice to be vindicated.
Quote examples
Brie Bella
American Athlete
In 'Total Divas,' our men are our garnish. In 'Total Bellas,' you finally get them in the interview chair, and you get to hear their perspective on the events going on. Fans will get to hear their point of view.
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Rick Stein
English Chef
Cooking in Japan is regarded as an art, like music or painting. Every dish has a reason, including the garnishes. This is cuisine with philosophy, and the apparent simplicity belies centuries of culture.
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June Jordan
American Writer
The courts cannot garnish a father's salary, nor freeze his account, nor seize his property on behalf of his children, in our society. Apparently this is because a kid is not a car or a couch or a boat.
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Chuck Norris
American Actor
Since before the Civil War, crosses have indeed garnished veterans' memorials from the North to the South, from Arlington to Normandy, and from the South Pacific to the Middle East.
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Claire Saffitz
American Editor
A well-crafted cocktail isn't complete without the right garnish. This final flourish - often citrus or fresh herbs - enhances the drink's taste, smell, and look.
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Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
Normally, when congee is served, the different condiments and garnishes are placed in little bowls on the side so diners can make their own personal creations.
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Ana Kasparian
American Educator
It's a little hard to go out there and spend your money on a home, car, or goods and services if your wages are being garnished to make debt collectors rich.
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Marilyn vos Savant
American Writer
Know how to garnish food so that it is more appealing to the eye and even more flavorful than before.
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Scarlett Moffatt
English Entertainer
I love a bit of garnish.
Quote examples
Cody Rhodes
American Wrestler
To have a record crowd for What Culture, to be in there with Kurt Angle and not to be just, like, Kurt Angle plus garnish, for it instead to be Kurt Angle v. Cody Rhodes, our second match, actually - it was very vindicating. It's also nice, you know: the greatest revenge in all the world is success, so it's nice to be vindicated.
Quote examples
Brie Bella
American Athlete
In 'Total Divas,' our men are our garnish. In 'Total Bellas,' you finally get them in the interview chair, and you get to hear their perspective on the events going on. Fans will get to hear their point of view.
Quote examples
Rick Stein
English Chef
Cooking in Japan is regarded as an art, like music or painting. Every dish has a reason, including the garnishes. This is cuisine with philosophy, and the apparent simplicity belies centuries of culture.
Quote examples
June Jordan
American Writer
The courts cannot garnish a father's salary, nor freeze his account, nor seize his property on behalf of his children, in our society. Apparently this is because a kid is not a car or a couch or a boat.
Quote examples
Chuck Norris
American Actor
Since before the Civil War, crosses have indeed garnished veterans' memorials from the North to the South, from Arlington to Normandy, and from the South Pacific to the Middle East.
Quote examples
Claire Saffitz
American Editor
A well-crafted cocktail isn't complete without the right garnish. This final flourish - often citrus or fresh herbs - enhances the drink's taste, smell, and look.
Quote examples
Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
Normally, when congee is served, the different condiments and garnishes are placed in little bowls on the side so diners can make their own personal creations.
Quote examples
Ana Kasparian
American Educator
It's a little hard to go out there and spend your money on a home, car, or goods and services if your wages are being garnished to make debt collectors rich.
Quote examples
Marilyn vos Savant
American Writer
Know how to garnish food so that it is more appealing to the eye and even more flavorful than before.
Quote examples
Scarlett Moffatt
English Entertainer
I love a bit of garnish.
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