Dish

/dɪʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A flat, typically shallow container for holding food.

She served the pasta on a large white dish.

A particular variety of food prepared in a specific way.

The restaurant is famous for its seafood dish.

A course of a meal.

For the main dish, we ordered grilled salmon.

verb

To serve food in a dish or to prepare a dish.

He will dish out the soup for the guests.

Middle English dishe, from Old French diche, from Latin discum, meaning 'plate or dish'.

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.

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.

A person considered attractive.

Did you see her? She's a real dish!

To tell or reveal private information or gossip.

Come on, dish the details!