noun🔗ShareA set of dishes, often pewter, containing a dozen pieces of several types."The antique shop displayed beautiful pewter garnishes, complete with plates, chargers, and serving dishes, perfect for a historical reenactment. "utensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePewter vessels in general."The historical society displayed their collection of pewter garnishes, showcasing everything from tankards to plates used in the 17th century. "utensilmaterialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSomething added for embellishment."The chef added sprigs of parsley and lemon wedges as garnishes to make the plate of fish look more appealing. "foodappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClothes; garments, especially when showy or decorative."The actress arrived at the premiere draped in extravagant garnishes that sparkled under the lights. "appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSomething set round or upon a dish as an embellishment."The chef added colorful vegetables as garnishes to make the plate of pasta look more appealing. "foodappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFetters."The prisoner's garnishes clanked with each step, a heavy reminder of his captivity. "lawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA fee; specifically, in English jails, formerly an unauthorized fee demanded from a newcomer by the older prisoners."In the old English jail, new inmates were often pressured to pay "garnishes" to the established prisoners for protection and privileges. "lawgovernmenthistoryorganizationfinancedemandvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCash."The lemonade stand earned a lot of garnishes today, enough for pizza. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo decorate with ornaments; to adorn; to embellish."The chef garnishes each plate with a sprig of parsley before serving the meal. "appearancestylefoodartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo ornament with something placed around it."a dish garnished with parsley"foodappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo furnish; to supply."The restaurant garnishes each plate of pasta with fresh basil leaves. "foodstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fit with fetters; to fetter."The king garnishes the rebellious knight, locking him in the tower dungeon. "lawpolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo warn by garnishment; to give notice to."The court garnishes his wages until the child support payments are current. "lawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo have (money) set aside by court order (particularly for the payment of alleged debts); to garnishee."The court garnishes his wages each month to pay off his student loan debt. "lawfinancebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading