Meaning & Definition of Dish in English
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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.