How Do You Spell BASTE?

Pronunciation: [bˈe͡ɪst] (IPA)

The word "baste" is spelled as /beɪst/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first sound is the diphthong /eɪ/ which sounds like "ay". The following sound is the voiceless alveolar stop /t/ where the tongue briefly touches the alveolar ridge behind the upper teeth. Lastly, there is the voiced alveolar fricative /s/ which is produced through a turbulent airstream passing through a narrow channel between the tongue and the alveolar ridge. This word, "baste", is commonly used in cooking to refer to the process of moistening meat with its own juices.

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BASTE Meaning and Definition

  1. Baste refers to a cooking technique that involves moistening or coating food, typically meat, with its own juices, or other liquid ingredients, during the cooking process. Primarily used in roasting or baking dishes, basting helps keep the food moist and flavorful as well as enhances its tenderness.

    To baste, one typically uses a cooking utensil, such as a basting brush or a spoon, to continually apply liquid onto the surface of the food while it is cooking. This liquid can be various in nature, ranging from broth, stock, marinades, or melted butter, to pan drippings, sauces, or even wine. The purpose of basting is to prevent the food from drying out, add moisture, provide additional flavor, and contribute to the caramelization and glazing of the outer layer.

    The basting process requires periodic opening of the oven or grill to apply the liquid onto the food, which can be done at regular intervals throughout the cooking time. Basting can also be performed when pan-frying by tilting the skillet and spooning the hot fats over the food.

    In summary, basting involves applying liquid to food, usually meat, during cooking to maintain moisture, improve tenderness, and enhance flavor. It serves as an essential technique in achieving properly cooked and succulent dishes, ensuring an enjoyable dining experience.

  2. • To beat with a stick; to moisten meat with fat whilst roasting, to hinder it from burning.
    • To sew with long stitches to keep the pieces of a garment in shape while it is being permanently sewn.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BASTE

Etymology of BASTE

The word "baste" originated from the Middle English term "basten", which can be traced back to the Old Norse word "beysta". In Old Norse, "beysta" meant "to fatten", and the English word "baste" initially carried a similar meaning, referring to the process of moistening and enriching meat while it is being cooked by spooning or pouring hot liquid (such as melted fat or broth) over it. Over time, the term "baste" also took on the sense of stitching loosely or temporarily, like basting stitches in sewing, which is believed to have derived from the notion of securing something loosely with minimal effort, much like the action of pouring liquid over meat.

Similar spelling words for BASTE

Conjugate verb Baste

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have basted
you would have basted
he/she/it would have basted
we would have basted
they would have basted
I would have baste
you would have baste
he/she/it would have baste
we would have baste
they would have baste

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been basting
you would have been basting
he/she/it would have been basting
we would have been basting
they would have been basting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would baste
you would baste
he/she/it would baste
we would baste
they would baste

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be basting
you would be basting
he/she/it would be basting
we would be basting
they would be basting

FUTURE

I will baste
you will baste
he/she/it will baste
we will baste
they will baste

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be basting
you will be basting
he/she/it will be basting
we will be basting
they will be basting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have basted
you will have basted
he/she/it will have basted
we will have basted
they will have basted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been basting
you will have been basting
he/she/it will have been basting
we will have been basting
they will have been basting

IMPERATIVE

you baste
we let´s baste

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to baste

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was basting
you were basting
he/she/it was basting
we were basting
they were basting

PAST PARTICIPLE

basted

PAST PERFECT

I had basted
you had basted
he/she/it had basted
we had basted
they had basted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been basting
you had been basting
he/she/it had been basting
we had been basting
they had been basting

PRESENT

I baste
you baste
he/she/it bastes
we baste
they baste

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am basting
you are basting
he/she/it is basting
we are basting
they are basting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

basting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have basted
you have basted
he/she/it has basted
we have basted
they have basted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been basting
you have been basting
he/she/it has been basting
we have been basting
they have been basting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it baste

SIMPLE PAST

I basted
you basted
he/she/it basted
we basted
they basted

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