Main Entry:

dim sum

Pronunciation:

\ˈdim-ˈsəm\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural dim sums also dim sum

Etymology:

Chinese (Guangdong) dímsām, from dím dot, speck + sām heart

Date:

1948

: traditional Chinese food consisting of a variety of items (as steamed or fried dumplings, pieces of cooked chicken, and rice balls) served in small portions