side dish

noun

: a food served separately along with the main course

Examples of side dish in a Sentence

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Enjoy this salad as a side dish or top a mountain of greens with seared salmon, tuna, cod, or sea bass. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025 Or serve it alongside roasted salmon for a simple side dish that will surely impress guests. Nick Siano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025 The kitchen will serve St. Louis-style barbecue with brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sausage and chicken along with Southern-style side dishes. Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 19 Mar. 2025 Those rich, savory proteins shine when served with crisp, tart, and spicy pickled and fresh veggies and banchan (assorted toppings and side dishes). Emily Saladino, Bon Appétit, 15 Mar. 2025 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 26 Mar. 2025.

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side dish

noun
: food served separately along with the main course
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