dish
noun
an open, relatively shallow container of pottery, glass, metal, wood, etc., used for various purposes, especially for holding or serving food.
dishes
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pluralof dish.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof dish (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
dishnounan open, relatively shallow container of pottery, glass, metal, wood, etc., used for various purposes, especially for holding or serving food.
Example Sentences
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Other objects seized in the police sting included satellite phones, GPS devices, encrypted communication tools and satellite dishes.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
They introduce viewers to the people, histories and communities behind a dish, proving what the best food journalists have always known: people don’t just fall in love with dishes, they fall in love with stories.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
Ground yourself with some compassion: Slate senior editor Tony Ho Tran takes a spin as Prudie and dishes out some exceptionally heartfelt advice.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
It carries enough bright acid to pair with grilled meats and creamy pasta sauces, enough earthiness to complement mushrooms and truffles and a savoriness that plays well with roasted veggies and herb-heavy dishes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
After dinner, it’s my job to holoi the dishes while Tūtū folds laundry on the lānai.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
