side dish

noun

: a food served separately along with the main course

Examples of side dish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Blue Cheese Blue cheese's telltale sharp and salty taste is a flavorful addition to many types of main and side dishes. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024 Get the Recipe 17 of 25 Tee's Corn Pudding This take on a classic Southern side dish is a Southern Living favorite. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2024 The Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ Express menu offers the store's signature specialty hot dogs, BBQ, breakfast, a variety of side dishes and desserts. Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Aug. 2024 Ideas for enjoying spinach include: Lightly sauté spinach with a little butter, and sprinkle with Parmesan and lemon for a great side dish. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for side dish 

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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 Sep. 2024.

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side dish

noun
: food served separately along with the main course

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