side dish

noun

: a food served separately along with the main course

Examples of side dish in a Sentence

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Use whole grains in place of refined grains to make simple side dishes. Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 Apr. 2025 This side dish is the perfect blend of comfort food taste and company-worthy presentation. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025 Roasting transforms pungent, sharp and crunchy radishes into a mellow, nutty and slightly sweet juicy side dish. Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2025 Edamame Edamame are young soybeans that make a delicious appetizer or side dish. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 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 2 May. 2025.

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side dish

noun
: food served separately along with the main course
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