side dish

noun

a serving of a portion of food in addition to the principal food, usually on a separate dish.
the small additional dish used for such food.

side dish

noun

a portion of food served in addition to the main dish

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Word History and Origins

Origin of side dish¹

First recorded in 1715–25

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Example Sentences

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Built more like a love song to autonomy than a side dish.

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Serve with deviled eggs, or include with your favorite charcuterie, or all alone as a side dish; your table full of tried-and-trues get a Spring refresh with little more than a snap of your fingers.

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Peas can be eaten on their own or as a side dish, but they’re best enjoyed in pastas and soups.

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I was introduced to Lettuce and Peas as a side dish some twenty years ago and those two ingredients became the backbone of many of my spring soups.

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But it is not such a good thing when you are serving it as a side dish on its own.

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side deal side-dress

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