side dish

noun

: a food served separately along with the main course

Examples of side dish in a Sentence

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The set includes two 8-inch glass bowls in a milky jade green color, which have a 4-cup capacity that’s ideal for serving dips, salads, or family-style side dishes. Maggie Horton, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025 Last year, officials at Incheon International Airport (ICN) confiscated a total of 10.7 tons of the country’s must-have side dish from passengers violating the ban on liquid in carry-on luggage, according to the airport. Gawon Bae, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025 Ask guests to bring appetizers, snacks or side dishes and just worry about the main course. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2025 Will seaweed become a dominant new ingredient, or be permanently relegated to side dish status? Heide Brandes, thehustle.co, 24 Jan. 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 21 Feb. 2025.

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side dish

noun
: food served separately along with the main course
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