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dish

dish

329 1.0
A shallow round container used for holding or serving food
  • noun
  • /dɪʃ/
translation icon : plato
  • Now, we are going to line the bottom of the pie dish with cheese to provide a barrier between the liquid and the crust.
  • wash dishes
  • a serving dish
  • a dish of water

So now I'm not pulling these dishes out of a magicians hat.

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Examples

  • We had supper, did the dishes, and then sat around in their living room.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • All five baskets fit comfortably in a standard-sized dish drainer, making for easy mobility and storage.

    Academic text (2000)
  • When I first was given this dish, I had no idea what it was.

  • OK, each element has to make sense on the dish, on the plate.

  • If you have plastic dishes and plastic cups, throw them away.

  • I could hear loud music, talking, laughter, and the clatter of dishes in the background.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • We will be tasting the final dishes from Chef Joe and Chef Frank.

  • I expected something like a dish from the Olive Garden in San Luis Obispo.

    Academic text (2017)
  • Who's it gonna hurt if she learns how to make a simple dish of sauteed chicken livers?

  • For dinner, we shared a delicious fish dish that was served with lemon and herbs.

Synonyms

bowl
vsdish
370 1.0

A round deep dish with an open top used to hold food or liquid

is a shallow container, differing chiefly in depth and intended contents
tray
vsdish
311 1.0

A flat, shallow container used to carry or hold food and dishes

is focused on holding or serving food in a shallow form rather than carrying
plate
vsdish
304 1.0

A flat round dish from which people eat

is a general shallow container rather than a personal eating surface
boat
vsdish
85 4.5

A small dish used to hold gravy or sauce on the table

is a general shallow container without a pouring spout or shape
platter
vsdish
73 1.5

A large flat shallow dish for serving food

is any shallow container, not especially large or for big portions
saucer
vsdish
22 1.0

A small shallow dish placed under a cup to catch drips

is the broader shallow container used for holding or serving food
gravy boat
vsdish
4 2.0

A small dish with a spout for pouring sauce over food

is the generic shallow container not specialized for pouring liquids
ramekin
vsdish
4 7.1

A small round dish used for baking and serving single portions

is a general shallow container rather than a small baking vessel
sugar bowl
vsdish
3 1.0

A small container for serving sugar at the table

is the general shallow container not dedicated to a single ingredient
serving dish
vsdish
3 1.0

A dish used to hold food for people to share at the table

is the general shallow container, not specifically for shared presentation
butter dish
vsdish
2 1.2

A small dish with a lid for keeping and serving butter at the table

is the general shallow container, not dedicated to a single condiment
porringer
vsdish
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A small shallow bowl with a handle used for soup or porridge

is a general shallow container without a handle or soup focus
paten
vsdish
  • Archaic
9.9

A shallow dish used long ago for holding or serving food

is the modern general shallow container without historical or archaic sense
gravy holder
vsdish
3.5

A long dish like a small boat for serving gravy

is the broader shallow container not shaped specifically for pouring
cassolette
vsdish
9.9

A small dish used to cook and serve a single portion of food

is the simpler shallow container for general holding or serving only
pand
vsdish
  • Archaic
9.9

A shallow open container like a bowl for holding or serving food

is the typical shallow round flat container used chiefly for food

Compounds

19 1.0

A small food served with the main dish to add flavor

12 1.4

A meal you enjoy more than any other

6 1.0

A cloth used to dry dishes after they are washed

A dish a chef or restaurant is best known for

Petri dish
  • Specialized
5 4.1

A shallow round dish with a loose lid used to grow bacteria

4 6.4

A metal pan on a small heater used to cook or keep food hot at the table

3 1.0

A dish used to hold food for people to share at the table

3 1.0

A small tray that holds a bar of soap

2 1.2

A small dish with a lid for keeping and serving butter at the table

2 1.1

A rack that holds dishes after washing so the water drains off them

A food people in an area cook and eat for a long time

dish antenna
  • Specialized
1 4.1

A curved metal dish that directs radio or satellite signals to a single point

1 2.3

Traditional food from a certain place that people often eat there

A pie with a deep layer of fruit filling and a top crust

6.8

A curved metal dish that sends and receives signals from satellites

dish bitch
  • Offensive
9.9

A person who always washes the dishes at parties or family meals as a joke

9.9

A shallow dish that people pass around during a religious service to collect money

A cooked food made in a new way to try out ideas

solar dish
  • Specialized
5.8

A large curved mirror that focuses sunlight to one point to make high heat for energy or experiments

A common food people in a region eat often as a main part of meals

How Deep

bowl
370 1.0
dish
329 1.0
saucer
22 1.0
plate
304 1.0

Surface Forms

dish singular
dishes plural

Etymology

Dish comes from the Greek diskos and Latin discus, which mean 'disk' or round plate and are the same root as the English word disc. That's why a dish is a shallow, round container for food.