dishes
|dish-es|
/ˈdɪʃɪz/
(dish)
container for food
Etymology
'dish' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'disc' (ultimately from Latin 'discus'), where 'disc' meant 'disk' or 'plate'.
'dish' changed from Old English 'disc' into Middle English forms such as 'disch' and eventually became the modern English word 'dish'.
Initially, it meant 'disk' or 'plate'; over time it evolved to mean 'a shallow vessel for serving food' and by extension 'a prepared item of food' and other figurative senses.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'dish': a shallow container or plate used for serving or eating food (e.g., plates, bowls).
She stacked the clean dishes in the cupboard.
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Noun 2
plural of 'dish': a prepared item of food; a specific recipe or course (e.g., main dishes, side dishes).
The restaurant serves regional dishes.
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Verb 1
third-person singular of 'dish': to serve or give out (especially food or portions).
He dishes the portions quickly.
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Last updated: 2025/11/12 10:37