- pronunciation:
- dIsh
- phrases:
- dish it out, dish out, dish up
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a container for serving or holding food, such as a plate or bowl.
We cleared the table and washed the dinner dishes.
- similar words:
- bowl, cup, plate, platter, saucer
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| definition 2: |
the amount of food held in a plate or bowl.
He ate a large dish of spaghetti.- synonyms:
- bowl
- similar words:
- helping, portion, serving
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| definition 3: |
a certain kind of prepared food.
Tamales are a Mexican dish.
- synonyms:
- meal
- similar words:
- fare, food
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| phrase: |
dish it out, dish out, dish up |
Word Builder: kinds of racks
- dish rack:
a rack for drying dishes.
- dish towel:
a towel for drying dishes.
- dishcloth:
a cloth for washing dishes.
- dishrag:
a cloth for washing dishes.
- dishwasher:
an appliance for washing dishes.