side dish

noun

: a food served separately along with the main course

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Mix beans with vegetables or whole grains for a more flavorful and nutritious side dish. Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026 Both side dishes were served nicely warm. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026 Only 15 minutes of hands-on time goes into the side dish recipe that friends and family can't stop raving over. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 These verdant noodles are the ideal side dish to perk up any summer meal. Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 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 15 Jun. 2026.

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side dish

noun
: food served separately along with the main course
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