Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for baste. Search instead for bastei.
Definitions

baste

[beyst] / beɪst /
VERB
moisten during cooking
Synonyms


VERB
sew temporarily
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Place the lamb chops on a medium sheet tray and baste with a liberal amount of the charmoula marinade, about 1 tablespoon per chop.

From Salon • Sep. 2, 2024

You baste every 30 minutes before removing the cheesecloth to cook uncovered to burnish the skin.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice into the pan and baste the fillets once or twice more.

From Washington Times • May 19, 2023

To add to the flavour, Taylor’s preferred liquid to baste the turkey with is coffee, butter and maple syrup.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2022

Before taking up, dredge with flour, and baste two or three times with melted butter.

From The Myrtle Reed Cook Book by Reed, Myrtle