Garnishing: meaning, definitions and examples

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garnishing

 

[ หˆษกษ‘rnษชสƒษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

food decoration

Garnishing refers to the process of adding decorative elements to food dishes, enhancing their appearance and making them more visually appealing. This can include herbs, sauces, or edible flowers, among other items.

Synonyms

adornment, decoration, embellishment

Examples of usage

  • The chef spent several minutes garnishing the plate with fresh herbs.
  • She loved garnishing her desserts with chocolate shavings.
  • The restaurant is known for its elaborate garnishing techniques.
Context #2 | Verb

legal context

To garnish means to legally seize a person's assets or wages to satisfy a debt or obligation. This typically occurs through a court order.

Synonyms

attach, seize, withhold

Examples of usage

  • The court decided to garnish his wages to pay off his debts.
  • They can garnish your bank account if you don't respond to the lawsuit.
  • He was surprised to find that his paycheck had been garnished.

Translations

Translations of the word "garnishing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น guarnecimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฐเฅเคจเคฟเคถเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Garnierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hiasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะทะดะพะฑะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dekoracja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใƒผใƒ‹ใƒƒใ‚ทใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท garniture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ decoraciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผsleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋‹ˆ์‹ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฒูŠูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ozdoba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ozdobenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ…้ฅฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okrasitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skreyting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะทะตะฝะดั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™zษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ decoraciรณn

Etymology

The word 'garnishing' originates from the Middle French term 'garnir', which means 'to furnish or equip'. This French term is derived from the Old French 'garner', meaning 'to store or preserve'. The culinary context of garnishing emerged around the 14th century, as chefs began to enhance the presentation of meals in order to please nobles and the affluent. Over time, garnishing evolved not only to add aesthetic appeal but also to complement flavors and elevate the dining experience. In legal terms, the word garnishee dates back to the 16th century, referring to the act of securing a debt through the attachment of wages or property.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,852 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.