side dish

noun

: a food served separately along with the main course

Examples of side dish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Collard greens are tasty in soups, stews, and pasta, and when sautéed with aromatics as a side dish. — Christina Manian, Health, 21 July 2026

This instantly reminded us of the sauce that New Orleans chef Ana Castro makes in her go-to Thanksgiving side dish, Rajas Poblanas With Potatoes. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 July 2026

They can also be added to grain bowls or paired with goat cheese and greens for an easy side dish. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026

If you’re used to the butter- and cream-laden side dishes that have become fixtures of the American steakhouse, the offerings at Baldi might appear lackluster. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1702, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for side dish

• cuttlefish
• jellyfish
• sablefish
• bluefish
• catfish
• codfish
• crawfish
• dogfish
• finfish
• flatfish
• goldfish
• groundfish

Kids Definition

side dish

noun

: food served separately along with the main course