Fixings

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪksɪŋz/

Definitions of fixings

noun Ingredients or toppings used to prepare or garnish food, typically used in the context of a meal or dish.

Example Sentences

A1 I like my burger with all the fixings - lettuce, tomato, and pickles.

A2 She prepared a salad with all the fixings for the potluck dinner.

B1 The taco bar had a variety of fixings such as salsa, guacamole, and cheese.

B2 The sandwich shop offers a selection of fixings to customize your order.

C1 The chef meticulously arranged the fixings on the plate for presentation.

C2 The gourmet pizza included premium fixings like truffle oil and prosciutto.

Examples of fixings in a Sentence

formal The chef carefully selected the finest fixings for the gourmet sandwich.

informal I'm going to grab some fixings from the store for the barbecue tonight.

slang Let's load up on all the burger fixings for the cookout.

figurative She added her own unique fixings to the project, making it truly stand out.

Grammatical Forms of fixings

• past tense: fixed
• plural: fixings
• comparative: more fixings
• superlative: most fixings
• present tense: fix
• future tense: will fix
• perfect tense: have fixed
• continuous tense: is fixing
• singular: fixing
• positive degree: fix
• infinitive: to fix
• gerund: fixing
• participle: fixed

Origin and Evolution of fixings

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'fixings' originated from the Middle English word 'fixen', which means to fasten or secure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'fixings' evolved to refer to the additional items or ingredients that accompany a main dish, such as toppings or condiments.