dish
|dish|
/dɪʃ/
container for food
Etymology
'dish' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'disc,' where 'disc' meant 'plate or bowl.'
'disc' transformed into the Middle English word 'dissh,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dish.'
Initially, it meant 'a plate or bowl,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'a particular variety of food.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a shallow, typically flat-bottomed container for serving or preparing food.
She placed the pasta in a large dish.
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Noun 2
a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal.
The restaurant's signature dish is grilled salmon.
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Verb 1
to serve food onto plates or dishes.
She dished out the soup to everyone at the table.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35