side dish

noun

: a food served separately along with the main course

Examples of side dish in a Sentence

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Add shrimp, rotisserie chicken, or a jammy egg to take it from side dish to dinner. Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026 Most breakfast casserole recipes are packed with eggs, but this potato side dish is just as filling without them. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 17 June 2026 They can be mashed for a side dish or a flavorful dip. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026 Oats are ideal for breakfast and added to baked goods and smoothies, while quinoa works well in grain bowls, salads, soups, and savory side dishes. Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 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 23 Jun. 2026.

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side dish

noun
: food served separately along with the main course
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