side dish

noun

: a food served separately along with the main course

Examples of side dish in a Sentence

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And his eight touchdowns set a standard for the position, which went from a side dish the previous two seasons to Miami’s main entree in 2024. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025 The result is a decadent potato side dish that's the ultimate cozy comfort food. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025 This tropical recipe, which can be a side dish or a dessert, is creamy, chewy, and crunchy. Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024 While some side dishes such as potato salad are considered more seasonal and are usually only popular in the summer, other sides are common throughout the year. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024 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 Jan. 2025.

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side dish

noun
: food served separately along with the main course

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