CEFR A1

dishes

noun

Meaning

Plates, bowls, cups, and cutlery used for serving and eating food, or the task of washing them.

Examples

We need to buy more plates and bowls; we don't have enough dishes for a party.
After the meal, he was left with the unpleasant task of doing the dishes.

Synonyms: crockery, tableware, utensils, plates

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dishes (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪʃɪz/

Definition

Plates, bowls, cups, and cutlery used for serving and eating food, or the task of washing them.

Examples

We need to buy more plates and bowls; we don't have enough dishes for a party.
After the meal, he was left with the unpleasant task of doing the dishes.
The restaurant has a large collection of antique dishes displayed in a cabinet.

How to Use dishes

wash the dishes (collocation): To clean plates, bowls, and cutlery after they have been used for eating. — "Could you help me wash the dishes?"
do the dishes (collocation): To perform the task of washing plates, bowls, and cutlery. — "He always does the dishes on Sundays."
clear the dishes (collocation): To remove used plates, bowls, and cutlery from a table. — "The waiter cleared the dishes after the main course."
serve dishes (collocation): To present or provide food for eating. — "The caterer will serve hot dishes at the event."

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