CEFR A1

dish

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: plate, bowl, platter, container

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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?"

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