side dish

noun

: a food served separately along with the main course

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Roasted rosemary potatoes and a fluffy English muffin served as side dishes to the omelet, making for a perfect pairing. Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 1 Apr. 2026 What puts it into the category of side dish alongside pineapple casserole? Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026 In the Elimination Challenge, James Beard Award finalist Collier — who owns Uptown Yolk with his wife, Subrina, and serves as executive chef at Fine & Fettle — crafted a variety of his trademark Southern side dishes for the contestants to turn into main dishes. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026 There’s also an impressive range of side dishes made with seasonal vegetables. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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side dish

noun
: food served separately along with the main course
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