Synonyms of dishes

dishes 1 of 2

noun

plural of dish

1

as in bowls

a usually circular utensil for holding something (as food)

we threw all of the ingredients for the salsa into a dish and mixed them together

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bowls
• plates
• trays
• vessels
• cups
• casseroles
• platters
• saucers
• waiters
• servers
• chargers
• salvers

2

as in dolls

a physically attractive person

what a dish my blind date turned out to be!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dolls
• beauties
• lovelies
• tens
• babes
• foxes
• showstoppers
• eyefuls
• hotties
• lookers
• goddesses
• hunks
• cuties
• knockouts
• dreamboats
• studs
• glamour-pusses
• stunners
• beefcakes
• superstuds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dogs

dishes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of dish

as in gossips

to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature

a DJ who dishes the celebrity gossip as part of the morning programming

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gossips
• talks
• tattles
• spills the beans
• wags
• tells
• spills
• hints
• blabs
• reports
• reveals
• rumors
• divulges
• intimates
• tips (off)
• bandies (about)
• implies
• circulates
• discloses
• suggests
• noises (about or abroad)
• lets on
• blabbers
• informs
• squeals
• snitches
• confides
• insinuates
• babbles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shuts up
• clams up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dishes

Noun

The lingerers brought their dirty dishes to the bus tub, wiped their mouths one last time with a napkin, and waved to Cleo, their faces saying, Nice job! — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026

The morning’s catch is the basis for seafood dishes at Pavyllon Monte-Carlo, a restaurant by Yannick Alléno. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

On Thursday eight chefs set up shop – literally – at five local bodegas, delis or corner stores, serving up signature dishes for free to anyone who might walk in. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Cutting boards, wooden spoons, silicone utensils, dishes, countertops, and even your hands can all fall victim to turmeric’s yellow-orange pigment. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

The two dishes that have remained on its menu are its the lumache alla norcina (Barham’s sausage with mushrooms, white wine and cream $23) and the spicy vodka radiatori (creamy stracciatella and Parmesan for $21). — Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

Nathan Spradlin, the mall’s marketing director, said the restaurant will serve a diverse menu of dim sum dishes, including soup dumplings, steamed buns and pot stickers. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

The Straker’s aims to be just as scene-y, offering a mix of dishes inspired by British and Italian cuisines. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

While the provenance of certain dishes may be obvious, others are simply Feng’s wild card creations. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Verb

Matt Selman also dishes on Quinta Brunson's appearance and the episode's multitude of Easter eggs. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026

Others dishes taco salads, burritos, quesadillas, Mexican street corn, Mexican street fries, and, for dessert, churros. — Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026

The Area 51 nickname is a clever nod to the players' jersey numbers and tandem talent whenever one dishes a dime to the other for an alley-oop or other assist. — René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Feb. 2026

Coming on the other end of this experience with a lifelong sisterhood, budding romance, and title as the certified Bama Barbie, Carthen also dishes on all of the beauty tips and tricks that enhanced her days in the villa. — Essence, 26 Aug. 2025

Scotty dishes 80% of the debt in short duration! — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

Ahead, Schroeder dishes how to do just that, and reveals the best pizza toppings to pair with street cart onion sauce. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025