garnish
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for garnish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To decorate a dish of food with a small extra item, or more generally to decorate or embellish something.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use garnish
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French garnir, "to furnish, adorn, or defend" — the same root that gives us "garment" and "warn."
Full origin of garnish →Frequently asked questions
What does “garnish” mean?
The word “garnish” means to decorate a dish of food with a small extra item, or more generally to decorate or embellish something.
How do you pronounce “garnish”?
“Garnish” is pronounced GAH-nihsh (/ˈɡɑɹnɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “garnish” in a sentence?
Here is “garnish” used in a sentence: “Garnish the soup with a sprig of parsley before serving.”
What part of speech is “garnish”?
Depending on how it is used, “garnish” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “garnish” come from?
The word “garnish” comes from Old French. From Old French garnir, "to furnish, adorn, or defend" — the same root that gives us "garment" and "warn.".
How many meanings does “garnish” have?
“Garnish” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to decorate a dish of food with a small extra item, or more generally to decorate or embellish something.