plural dim sums also dim sum
: traditional Chinese food consisting of a variety of items (such as steamed or fried dumplings, pieces of cooked chicken, and rice balls) served in small portions
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Typically, dim sum is eaten family-style during brunch hours and accompanied by tea.
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Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
As Emily continues to investigate the Zhang siblings’ work, their lives converge to devastating effect in the Zhang family dim sum restaurant.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Come during brunch on the weekend for dim sum service.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
And, as any dim sum lover can attest, there are few more thrilling reveals than the dramatic lifting of a bamboo steamer lid.
—Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2025
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Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
As Emily continues to investigate the Zhang siblings’ work, their lives converge to devastating effect in the Zhang family dim sum restaurant.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Come during brunch on the weekend for dim sum service.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
And, as any dim sum lover can attest, there are few more thrilling reveals than the dramatic lifting of a bamboo steamer lid.
—Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dim sum
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“Dim sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dim%20sum. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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