Pronunciation

/dɪʃ/

Definitions

Noun

1. A dish (n): A plate or bowl containing food, typically served as part of a meal, often with a specific name or preparation. Example: “The main course was a delicious beef dish.”
2. Dish (culinary) (n): A type of food, often a meal or a specific recipe. Example: “She’s known for her amazing pasta dishes.”
3. Dish (utensil) (n): A flat, usually round, container used for serving or eating food. Example: “Please pass the dessert dish.”

Verb

1. To dish out (v): To serve or distribute food, especially in a communal manner. Example: “The volunteers dished out hot soup to the homeless.”
2. To gossip or talk about someone (v): Informal. Example: “Don’t dish on your coworkers behind their backs.”

Adjective

1. Dishonest (adj): Lacking honesty or integrity. Example: “He told a dishonorable lie.”
2. Exquisite (adj): Extremely attractive or delicate, often applied to food. Example: “The dish looked and tasted exquisite.”

Adverb

1. Dishonestly (adv): In a dishonest or untruthful manner. Example: “He answered the question dishonestly.”

Phrases

• “Serve up a dish” means to prepare and present food.
• “Clean your plate” is a request to finish all the food on your dish.
• “A dish of the day” refers to a special or featured meal offered by a restaurant.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She prepared a variety of dishes for the potluck.”
• Verb: “The chef dished out portions of the roasted chicken.”
• Adjective: “The restaurant’s signature dish was an exquisite piece of art on a plate.”
• Adverb: “He answered the question dishonestly, avoiding any dishonorable behavior.”

Synonyms

• Plate
• Course
• Entrée
• Fare
• Bistro
• Serving
• Meal component
• Culinary creation
• Dish up
• Gossip
• Spread (informal)