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GARNISH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Garnish.

How to pronounce garnish:

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Garnish - as a noun

Something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decoration13ornament10ornamentation15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any decoration added as a trimming or adornment

Garnish - as a verb

Take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support

Example: "His employer garnished his wages in order to pay his debt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
garnishee13

Decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dress6trim6

Example Sentences

"The chef added a sprig of parsley as a garnish."
"The bartender placed a lemon slice on the rim of the cocktail as a garnish."
"The cake was decorated with chocolate shavings as a garnish."
"The plate was beautifully arranged with a sprinkle of microgreens as a garnish."
"The cocktail was topped with a maraschino cherry as a garnish."
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Word Game Points

Is GARNISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, garnish is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GARNISH has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is GARNISH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, garnish is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GARNISH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is GARNISH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, garnish is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GARNISH has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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