side dish

noun

: a food served separately along with the main course

Examples of side dish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One baked, slice the turkey tenderloin into pieces and serve with your favorite side dishes. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2024 Outside of the oven, the dishes can also be used for marinating meat, serving side dishes, or storing leftovers. Emily Weaver, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024 No one wants to risk having to choke down an unseasoned side dish, or wish that your aunt had made the green bean casserole like usual. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024 Riced broccoli can be sauteed with olive oil, garlic, and seasonings for a simple and healthy side dish. Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for side dish 

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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 25 Oct. 2024.

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side dish

noun
: food served separately along with the main course

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