side dish

noun

: a food served separately along with the main course

Examples of side dish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Just remember, the right side dishes can make a meal really shine. Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 20 June 2024 Try asking for a smaller size or scan the menu for two appetizers or side dishes instead of one large meal.1 Other tips for eating out include:1 Ask a family member or friend to split a meal with you. Ask a waiter not to bring a basket of bread or chips to the table before your meal. Diana Kelly Levey, Health, 12 June 2024 California Fish Grill, 2100 Arden Way in Sacramento, had a surprise bag that could include three side dishes or menu items, such as rice, kale slaw, clam chowder and roasted corn. Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 4 June 2024 Also on the menu: shrimp, chicken and ribs, along with side dishes of mac and cheese, green beans, mashed potatoes, soup, salad and desserts. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for side dish 

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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 4 Jul. 2024.

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side dish

noun
: food served separately along with the main course

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