side dish

noun

: a food served separately along with the main course

Examples of side dish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The restaurant chain announced that the first-ever Endless Lobster Experience would give 150 winners across the country the chance to enjoy a complimentary, two-hour dinner of endless lobster, two side dishes and the chain’s popular cheddar biscuits. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024 Try serving it as a fresh side with steak from the grill, or have it for lunch by making the quinoa mix ahead and adding the greens just before digging in. 15 of 23 Cucumber-Tomato Salad View Recipe Need a refreshing side dish? Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 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 3 May. 2024.

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side dish

noun
: food served separately along with the main course

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