noun
- decorative additions or embellishments, especially to food or clothing
- legal procedures by which a creditor can collect debt by seizing a debtor’s wages or assets
Usage: legal
Examples
- The chef added colorful garnishments to make the dish more appealing.
- Fresh herbs serve as simple garnishments for the soup.
- The dress featured delicate lace garnishments around the neckline.
- His wages were reduced due to court-ordered garnishments for unpaid debts.
- The company’s accounting department handles employee garnishments.
- Multiple garnishments can significantly impact a person’s take-home pay.