side dish

noun

: a food served separately along with the main course

Examples of side dish in a Sentence

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Serving ribbons of asparagus on top of baguette slices turns it from a side dish into a spring-ready finger food. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026 That's where this simple 20-minute side dish makes its mark. Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026 In addition to the popular breakfast items, Izzy’s Place also serves sandwiches, salads and side dishes. Jason Dill april 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026 How to Eat Besides enjoying them as an easy side dish, add green peas to pasta or stir fry. Olivia Tarantino, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for side dish

Word History

First Known Use

1702, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of side dish was in 1702

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“Side dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/side%20dish. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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side dish

noun
: food served separately along with the main course
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