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