side dish
noun
a serving of a portion of food in addition to the principal food, usually on a separate dish.
side dishes
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pluralof side dish.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Its menu includes gussied-up side dishes like honey-glazed carrots with whipped feta.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
That means offering more side dishes at good prices, including ones baked in the chain’s ovens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 5, 2026
Prepared foods and side dishes at a convenience store..
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2025
It's hard to resist dreaming about cookies, specialty cakes, rich meats and super saucy side dishes.
From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2024
The women have set up long tables and laid out side dishes, desserts, and cold drinks.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
