Meaning & use
garnish
To decorate food or drink with a small addition to improve its appearance or flavor.
See it in a sentence
The chef garnished the soup with a sprig of fresh parsley before serving it.
She garnished her cocktail with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint.
A note on using this word
As a noun, "garnish" refers to the item used for decoration, such as a lemon wedge on a plate.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
An item added to a dish or drink purely for decoration or extra flavor.
A small garnish of fresh mint leaves brightened the finished dessert plate.
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