side dish
English meaning: Side dish
Definition
A side dish is a smaller dish served along with the main course of a meal.
Example
“The grilled steak came with two side dishes: buttered vegetables and a small green salad.”
Another example: “Roast potatoes make the perfect side dish for a Sunday joint.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral noun phrase, common in cooking and on menus. A smaller dish served to accompany the main course, such as vegetables, rice or salad.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
A compound of 'side' (additional) and 'dish'.
Synonyms
- accompaniment
- side
Antonyms / Opposites
Related Words
- main course
- accompaniment
- garnish
- vegetables
- salad
- trimmings
Common Collocations
- a side dish of
- serve as a side dish
- tasty side dish
- order a side dish
- side dish of vegetables
- perfect side dish
Word Forms
side dish; side dishes (pl)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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