basted; basting
: to sew with long loose stitches in order to hold something in place temporarily
basted; basting
: to moisten (foods, especially meat) at intervals with a liquid (such as melted butter, fat, or pan drippings) especially during the cooking process to prevent drying and add flavor
baste a roast every half hour
basted; basting
Synonyms
Examples of baste in a Sentence
Verb (3)
a tyrannical father who used the dinner hour to baste his children for their many perceived shortcomings
basted the thief with a stick while he cried out for help
Recent Examples on the Web
Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
Move the artichokes back over the heat, cover the grill, and continue grilling them, basting with oil every 10 to 15 minutes until very tender, 30 to 45 minutes longer, 1 to 1¼ hours in all.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
Choose from various spoons, turners, spatulas, and even a basting brush!
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
So grab a large roasting pan and a basting brush, our best baked ham recipes await.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appétit, 28 Mar. 2024
Egg pastries made of Nordic-style milk bread are sweet and savory, with bites of salty, sharp aged white cheddar that sits under a bright orange yolk basted with garlic-herb butter.
—Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2024
Here was someone who could teach you how to properly baste a Thanksgiving turkey, design your own Christmas garland and spruce up your dusty guest room with a sense of style and intent.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN, 3 Feb. 2024
Tip: Some cast-iron skillets come with a matching lid, which is useful for making the skillet operate a bit like a mini stovetop oven, cooking evenly and basting the food with flavor and steam.
—Emily Weinstein, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
Bake for 50-55 minutes, basting periodically with pan juices, until the largest chicken pieces register 165 degrees on a meat thermometer.
—Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Verb
Use the marinade to baste the pork belly while grilling, cut into bite-size pieces and serve with Atchara on the side.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
Move the artichokes back over the heat, cover the grill, and continue grilling them, basting with oil every 10 to 15 minutes until very tender, 30 to 45 minutes longer, 1 to 1¼ hours in all.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
Choose from various spoons, turners, spatulas, and even a basting brush!
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
So grab a large roasting pan and a basting brush, our best baked ham recipes await.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appétit, 28 Mar. 2024
Egg pastries made of Nordic-style milk bread are sweet and savory, with bites of salty, sharp aged white cheddar that sits under a bright orange yolk basted with garlic-herb butter.
—Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2024
Here was someone who could teach you how to properly baste a Thanksgiving turkey, design your own Christmas garland and spruce up your dusty guest room with a sense of style and intent.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN, 3 Feb. 2024
Tip: Some cast-iron skillets come with a matching lid, which is useful for making the skillet operate a bit like a mini stovetop oven, cooking evenly and basting the food with flavor and steam.
—Emily Weinstein, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
Bake for 50-55 minutes, basting periodically with pan juices, until the largest chicken pieces register 165 degrees on a meat thermometer.
—Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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“Baste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baste. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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baste
1 of 2 verb
basted; basting
: to sew with long loose stitches so as to hold the work temporarily in place
baster
noun
baste
2 of 2 verb
basted; basting
: to moisten with liquid (as melted fat or juices) while roasting
baster
noun
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