plural dim sums also dim sum
: traditional Chinese food consisting of a variety of items (such as steamed or fried dumplings, pieces of cooked chicken, and rice balls) served in small portions
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From Cantonese dim sum to Sichuan hotpot, Chinese food is deeply embedded in global culinary consciousness, aided by centuries of migration and trade.
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Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
There are even more nuanced Chinese dishes, like dan dan noodles and wonton in chili oil highlighting southwestern flavors of Sichuan, beef noodles from the western province of Xi’an, and dim sum from the Guangdong region.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2025
What Are Soup Dumplings Also known as xiao long bao, soup dumplings are a staple of dim sum service and are closely associated with Shanghainese cuisine.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
In Eden Prairie, Asia Mall is an exciting mix of East Asian flavors, featuring an expansive grocery store, bubble tea shops, and restaurants specializing in favorites like dim sum, Korean barbecue, and Vietnamese street food.
—AFAR Media, 11 Mar. 2025
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Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
There are even more nuanced Chinese dishes, like dan dan noodles and wonton in chili oil highlighting southwestern flavors of Sichuan, beef noodles from the western province of Xi’an, and dim sum from the Guangdong region.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2025
What Are Soup Dumplings Also known as xiao long bao, soup dumplings are a staple of dim sum service and are closely associated with Shanghainese cuisine.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
In Eden Prairie, Asia Mall is an exciting mix of East Asian flavors, featuring an expansive grocery store, bubble tea shops, and restaurants specializing in favorites like dim sum, Korean barbecue, and Vietnamese street food.
—AFAR Media, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dim sum
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“Dim sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dim%20sum. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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