Garnish with Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɑɹnɪʃ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ

GAR-nish with

UK

ɡˈɑːnɪʃ/ /wˈɪð

gah-NISH with

Definition

To add a decorative or flavorful item to food, usually just before serving, to improve its appearance or taste.

Usage & Nuances

'Garnish with' is mostly used in recipes and food contexts. Common collocations: 'garnish with parsley', 'garnish with lemon slices'. It usually refers to small final touches, not the main ingredient. Not to be confused with 'decorate', which is broader and not just for food.

• Spanish: decorar con - adornar con
• Portuguese (BR): decorar com - enfeitar com
• Portuguese (PT): decorar com - guarnecer com
• Chinese (Simplified): 用...点缀 - 用...装饰
• Chinese (Traditional): 用...點綴 - 用...裝飾
• Hindi: ...से सजाना
• Arabic: يزيّن بـ
• Bengali: ...দিয়ে সাজানো
• Russian: украшать с помощью - декорировать с
• Japanese: ...で飾る
• Vietnamese: trang trí với - trang điểm bằng
• Korean: ...로 장식하다
• Turkish: ...ile süslemek
• Urdu: ...سے سجانا
• Indonesian: menghias dengan

Example Sentences

Please garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

basic

You can garnish with lemon slices for extra flavor.

basic

The chef likes to garnish with chopped chives.

basic

If you want to impress your guests, garnish with some edible flowers.

natural

The soup looked boring until I garnished with a swirl of cream.

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Don’t forget to garnish with crushed peanuts for a bit of crunch.

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