dish (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪʃ/

Definition

A shallow, flat-bottomed container for holding or serving food.

Examples

• She washed the dirty dish.

• He served the food on a large platter, which is a type of dish.

• The restaurant is famous for its signature dish.

How to Use dish

dish out (phrasal verb)

To serve food, or to give something out. — "The cook will dish out the soup."

dish up (phrasal verb)

To serve food on plates. — "Can you dish up the rice, please?"

Synonyms of dish

Words with a similar meaning to dish:

• plate
• bowl
• platter
• container

Antonyms of dish

Words with the opposite meaning to dish:

• food
• cutlery

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