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

Cover greasy dishes with aluminum foil. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026

Beyond dim sum, the menu also features lobster, hot pot, and Vietnamese dishes. —Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026

Use hot mats under serving dishes to protect tabletops. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026

After a multimillion-dollar renovation in 2021, the sprawling space now features nine open, interactive kitchens serving more than 250 dishes, from seafood and sushi to global comfort foods and desserts. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026

The facility had dishes and equipment washed in an automatic dish machine without any sanitizer. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026

Includes gardening tips to grow perfect perennials and chiles for every palate, plus articles on delicious Ukrainian food dishes and Christmas family traditions, banana recipe contest winners and practical life advice. —Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025

In addition to the convenience factor, dishwasher pods are also popular due to their effectiveness in cleaning dishes. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025

Cafés such as The Clock Pub and Colombitalia Arepas serve some of the best local dishes, from perfectly crisp arepas to fresh seafood ceviche, all without straining your budget. —Essence, 7 Nov. 2025

Verb

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