Word
garnished
Phoneticsgar·nished, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡɑɹnɪʃt/
UK/ɡˈɑːnɪʃt/
Definition
v. to add a small decoration to food or drink to make it look nice, like parsley on soup.
v. to decorate food or drink with a small item that improves appearance or flavour, such as herbs, lemon or parsley.
Examples
“She garnishes every soup with fresh herbs.”
“The chef garnished the salmon with lemon slices and dill before serving it.”
“The tasting menu ended with a broth garnished with edible flowers that added colour without changing the delicate flavour.”
Examples
simple
“She garnishes every soup with fresh herbs.”
contextual
“The chef garnished the salmon with lemon slices and dill before serving it.”
complex
“The tasting menu ended with a broth garnished with edible flowers that added colour without changing the delicate flavour.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “garnished” in context.
Verb
01. garnish cocktail
“The bartender will garnish your cocktail with mint.”
verb + noun
02. garnish dish
“She likes to garnish every dish with fresh herbs.”
verb + noun
03. garnish salad
“They garnish the salad with lemon slices and olives.”
verb + noun
04. garnish soup
“The chef will garnish the soup with cream and parsley.”
verb + noun
05. garnish with herbs
“Remember to garnish the pasta with herbs before serving.”
verb + prep + noun
06. garnish with lemon
“He likes to garnish fish with lemon and dill.”
verb + prep + noun
07. garnish with mint
“They garnish the cold drink with mint leaves.”
verb + prep + noun
08. garnish with parsley
“She decided to garnish the potatoes with parsley.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
09. beautifully garnished
“They served a beautifully garnished dessert at the party.”
adv + verb
10. freshly garnished
“The freshly garnished salad looked bright and appetising.”
adv + verb
11. delicately garnished with chives
“The omelette was delicately garnished with chives.”
12. elegantly garnished dinner plate
“He placed an elegantly garnished dinner plate before us.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object, often followed by 'with' to name the decoration.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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