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Garnish
01
a decorative or flavorful element added to a dish to enhance its visual appeal or taste.
What is a "garnish"?
Garnish refers to a decorative touch added to a dish just before serving to enhance its appearance or add a pop of flavor. It can be anything from fresh herbs, sliced fruits, or grated cheese sprinkled on top of a dish. Garnishes not only make food look more appealing but can also provide a hint of complementary taste or texture. They add a finishing flourish to plates, elevating the overall presentation of a meal.
Examples
The dessert was beautifully presented with a garnish of chocolate shavings on top.
The plate of pasta was finished with a garnish of grated Parmesan cheese.
02
any decoration added as a trimming or adornment
Examples
Curtains with tassels served as a garnish in the room.
The award certificate included a gold foil garnish.
to garnish
Examples
She garnished the salad with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs.
The chef is in the kitchen garnishing the soup with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
02
to legally take a portion of someone's income or wages to pay off a debt or claim
Transitive: to garnish one's income or wages
Examples
The creditor garnished his wages to recover the overdue loan.
The court ordered that a portion of her salary be garnished until the debt was settled.
