side dish

noun

: a food served separately along with the main course

Examples of side dish in a Sentence

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Use it as a flavorful side dish, a topping for rice or grain bowls or as a garnish in tacos, sandwiches or omelets. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025 Delicata squash has a subtly sweet and nutty flavor that's wonderful as an alternative to a more evergreen side dish like roasted sweet potatoes. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025 Try using cooked amaranth as a hot cereal in the morning or as a creamy side dish for lunch or dinner. Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2025 Kolewo4ever Set of 12 Pumpkin Ramekins Set out candy, dips, sauces, or individual side dishes in these adorable food-safe pumpkin ramekins. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025 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 17 Oct. 2025.

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side dish

noun
: food served separately along with the main course
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