side dish

noun

: a food served separately along with the main course

Examples of side dish in a Sentence

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The side dishes are beans, coleslaw, and potato salad, culinary holdovers of Old Europe in a new context. Adrian Miller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 To guarantee the highest level of quality, Keenan operates on a small-batch scale, personally cooking every single item himself, including his own original-recipe side dishes. Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 Many of these summer side dishes can be prepared ahead of time and placed in the refrigerator, covered, to chill until ready to serve. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 With spinach, basil, parsley, and cilantro, this vegan pasta can shine on its own or served as a side dish. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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side dish

noun
: food served separately along with the main course
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