Garnish

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːrnɪʃ/

Garnish (verb)

  1. add something to food to make it look nice
  2. take money from someone's wages by law to pay a debt

Examples

  • She garnished the dish with fresh herbs.
  • They often garnish desserts with fruit slices.

Common collocations: garnish with herbs, garnish a dish, garnish with lemon, garnish wages, garnish a salary

Garnish (noun)

  1. small pieces of food added to a dish to make it look nice

Examples

  • A sprig of parsley makes a simple garnish.
  • The garnish added a pop of color to the plate.

Synonyms of Garnish

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Garnish

  • removing decoration or adornment
  • damaging or spoiling appearance