basting

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noun (1)

bast·​ing ˈbā-stiŋ How to pronounce basting (audio)
Synonyms of bastingnext
1
: the action of a sewer who bastes
2
a
: the thread used in basting
b
: the stitching made by basting

basting

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noun (2)

1
: the action of one that bastes food
2
: the liquid used in basting

basting

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noun (3)

: a severe beating

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Noun
Transfer marinade to small saucepan set on grill to heat for basting. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026 Discard any remaining sauce used for basting. — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 May 2026 The slow roasted pig is supple through the center, with a crackling exterior that comes from a long basting process. — Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 Ultimately, Young figured out that basting doesn’t speed up cooking, cook beef more evenly, or keep meat juicy. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for basting

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (3)

1599, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of basting was in the 15th century

Rhymes for basting

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“Basting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basting. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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