side dish

noun

: a food served separately along with the main course

Examples of side dish in a Sentence

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But that’s the price Mondays for a fully dressed burger with about a half-pound of beef, a choice of cheese and any of 18 different side dishes, from fries or waffle fries to veggies, okra, a Caesar or even a baked potato. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2025 Devoted customers absolutely crave this side dish, which is made with long grain white rice, a splash of fresh lime juice, and a hearty handful of cilantro stirred in. Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025 Old-School Squash Casserole Why Old-School Squash Casserole Is So Good A staple at meat-and-three restaurants across the South, squash casserole is typically served as a side dish. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025 Lee, a veteran of kitchens including Blue Hill and Estela, was inspired to explore the small side dishes, often numbering in the dozens, that accompany traditional Korean meals. Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for side dish

Word History

First Known Use

1702, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of side dish was in 1702

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“Side dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/side%20dish. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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side dish

noun
: food served separately along with the main course
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