Dish

/dΙͺΚƒ/

The meaning and definition of Dish, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. (in the plural) Tableware (including cutlery, etc, as well as crockery) that is to be or is being washed after being used to prepare, serve and eat a meal.
    β€œIt's your turn to wash the dishes.”
  2. The contents of such a vessel.
    β€œa dish of stew”
verb
  1. To put in a dish or dishes; serve, usually food.
    β€œThe restaurant dished up a delicious Italian brunch.”
  2. To make concave, or depress in the middle, like a dish.
    β€œto dish a wheel by inclining the spokes”
Synonyms dishful plate plateful babe fox

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