Meaning & Definition of word "Dish"
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Dish
/dɪʃ/
noun:
- 1. A flat, typically shallow container for holding food.
- Example: She served the pasta on a large white dish.
- 2. A particular variety of food prepared in a specific way.
- Example: The restaurant is famous for its seafood dish.
- 3. A course of a meal.
- Example: For the main dish, we ordered grilled salmon.
verb:
- 1. To serve food in a dish or to prepare a dish.
- Example: He will dish out the soup for the guests.
Etymology
Middle English dishe, from Old French diche, from Latin discum, meaning 'plate or dish'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dish it out:
To distribute something, especially criticism or insults.
dishing dirt:
To gossip or share scandalous information.
the whole dish:
Refers to the entirety of a situation or context.
Related Words
platter:
A large dish used for serving food.
casserole:
A type of dish used for baking or serving food, often in an oven-safe container.
utensil:
An implement used in preparing or eating food.
Slang Meanings of dish
Meaning: A person considered attractive.
Example Sentence: Did you see her? She's a real dish!
Meaning: To tell or reveal private information or gossip.
Example Sentence: Come on, dish the details!