side dish

side dish
noun
a dish that is served with, but is subordinate to, a main course
Syn: ↑side order, ↑entremets
Hypernyms: ↑dish
Hyponyms: ↑mushy peas, ↑raita
Part Holonyms: ↑meal, ↑repast

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side dish,
1. an item of food served in addition to the main dish of a course or meal: »

to have peas as a side dish.

2. a dish, especially a small dish, for a serving of such an item of food.

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n. a dish served as subsidiary to the main one

both were served with an excellent side dish of fresh vegetables

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ˈside dish [side dish side dishes] (NAmE informal side ; ) noun
a small amount of food, for example a salad, served with the main course of a meal
Syn: side order

a side dish of fresh vegetables

See also:side

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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