What does dish mean?
Dish means A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle..
Dish
/dɪʃ/ · noun
Meaning
A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle..
Definitions by Sense
- A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle.
- The contents of such a vessel.
- (metonymic) A specific type of prepared food.
- (in the plural) Tableware (including cutlery, etc, as well as crockery) that is to be or is being washed after being used to prepare, serve and eat a meal.
- (telecommunications) A type of antenna with a similar shape to a plate or bowl.
- (informal, dated, originally US) Something that fits someone's tastes, interests, or abilities.
- (slang) A sexually attractive person.
- (dated) The state of being concave, like a dish, or the degree of such concavity.
Example Sentences
She brought forth butter in a lordly dish.
a dish of stew
a vegetable dish
this dish is filling and easily made
Let's carve him a dish fit for the gods
It's your turn to wash the dishes.
satellite dish
radar dish
Synonyms for dish
Antonyms for dish
Related Words
Word Forms
- dishes
- dishing
- dished
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dish?
Common synonyms include plate, dishful, plateful, cup of tea.
What is the opposite of dish?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dish in a sentence?
She brought forth butter in a lordly dish.
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