side dish

noun

Definition of side dish

: a food served separately along with the main course

Examples of side dish in a Sentence

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The Fight for Cook Out There’s a magical place where chicken nuggets and corndogs are considered side dishes. — Birmingham Magazine, al, "Birmingham magazine’s Best and Worst of Birmingham," 3 Sep. 2019 This recipe uses young summer zucchini to create a succulent side dish. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Butter, lemon zest flavor succulent zucchini side dish," 20 Aug. 2019 Prices range from $6 to $12 for appetizers and $15 for fajitas that include traditional side dishes as well as brisket fat tortillas. — Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, "The Pit Room hosts pop-up for upcoming Candente Tex-Mex," 24 July 2019 Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served; bring a side dish to share. — Daily Southtown Staff, Daily Southtown, "Church news: Luau Party, church picnic, VBS and more at area churches in June," 4 June 2019 Sometimes the only thing a tasty side dish needs to become a satisfyingly full meal is the addition of a bit of protein. — BostonGlobe.com, "SOBA WITH MISO BUTTER AND ASPARAGUS," 11 Sep. 2019 Eat as a side dish, add to salads, or toss with spaghetti squash paired with fresh basil. — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, "The Health Benefits of Eggplants," 8 Aug. 2019 Named after one of Tlaolli's most dedicated vegan customers, this side dish consists of the popular Charro bean stew, rice, pickled onions, cabbage and avocado. — Emily Sabens, Indianapolis Star, "Vegan food: These Indianapolis restaurants have the best plant-based meals," 20 Aug. 2019 This staple Southern side dish is a one-pot wonder, meaning minimal cleanup and tons of ways to pair it. — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, "Start your grain bowl right with these 5 jazzy rice recipes," 1 Aug. 2019

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