garnish
/ˈɡɑːrnɪʃ/
noun
- A small amount of food or drink used to decorate or add flavor to a dish or beverage.
- A simple garnish of fresh herbs can make a dish look elegant.
- She added a sprig of parsley as a garnish to the soup.
- The cocktail was served with a lemon twist garnish.
verb
- To decorate or add flavor to food or drink with a small extra item.
- The bartender garnished the drink with a cherry.
- You can garnish the plate with edible flowers for a special occasion.
- He likes to garnish his pasta with fresh basil.
- To take money from someone's wages or bank account by legal order, usually to pay a debt.
- Her bank account was garnished to cover unpaid taxes.
- If you don't pay the fine, the government may garnish your salary.
- The court ordered the company to garnish his wages to pay child support.