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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
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First Known Use
1702, in the meaning defined above
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“Side dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/side%20dish. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
side dish
noun
: food served separately along with the main course
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