Garnished

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑrnɪʃt/

Definitions of garnished

verb to decorate or embellish something, typically food, with a decorative or flavorful touch

Example Sentences

A1 The chef garnished the dish with a sprig of parsley.

A2 She garnished the salad with a squeeze of lemon juice.

B1 The bartender garnished the cocktail with a slice of orange.

B2 The pastry chef garnished the cake with edible flowers.

C1 The gourmet chef garnished the plate with intricate designs made of sauce.

C2 The culinary artist garnished the dish with delicate microgreens and gold leaf.

Examples of garnished in a Sentence

formal The chef garnished the dish with fresh herbs before serving.

informal I like when my food is garnished with a sprinkle of cheese.

slang The bartender garnished my cocktail with a fancy umbrella.

figurative Her speech was garnished with witty remarks and clever anecdotes.

Grammatical Forms of garnished

• past tense: garnished
• plural: garnishes
• comparative: more garnished
• superlative: most garnished
• present tense: garnishes
• future tense: will garnish
• perfect tense: has garnished
• continuous tense: is garnishing
• singular: garnish
• positive degree: garnished
• infinitive: to garnish
• gerund: garnishing
• participle: garnishing

Origin and Evolution of garnished

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'garnished' originated from the Old French word 'garniss-', meaning to furnish or equip.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'garnished' has evolved from simply furnishing or equipping something to also include decorating or embellishing something, especially in relation to food presentation.