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Meaning & Definition of Dish in English

English

Dish

/dɪʃ/

noun

1. A piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

  • "We gave them a set of dishes for a wedding present"
synonym:
  • dish

2. A particular item of prepared food

  • "She prepared a special dish for dinner"
synonym:
  • dish

3. The quantity that a dish will hold

  • "They served me a dish of rice"
synonym:
  • dish,
  • dishful

4. A very attractive or seductive looking woman

synonym:
  • smasher,
  • stunner,
  • knockout,
  • beauty,
  • ravisher,
  • sweetheart,
  • peach,
  • lulu,
  • looker,
  • mantrap,
  • dish

5. Directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation

synonym:
  • dish,
  • dish aerial,
  • dish antenna,
  • saucer

6. An activity that you like or at which you are superior

  • "Chemistry is not my cup of tea"
  • "His bag now is learning to play golf"
  • "Marriage was scarcely his dish"
synonym:
  • cup of tea,
  • bag,
  • dish

verb

1. Provide (usually but not necessarily food)

  • "We serve meals for the homeless"
  • "She dished out the soup at 8 p.m."
  • "The entertainers served up a lively show"
synonym:
  • serve,
  • serve up,
  • dish out,
  • dish up,
  • dish

2. Make concave

  • Shape like a dish
synonym:
  • dish

Examples of using

Do you know of a dish that has laurel leaves in it?
Tomatoes may be served hot or cold, as a starter or as a side dish.
This dish is tasty.