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Examples of side dish in a Sentence
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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1702, in the meaning defined above
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“Side dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/side%20dish. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
side dish
noun
: food served separately along with the main course
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