Dish: meaning, definitions and examples

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dish

[ dɪʃ ]

^{Context #1}

in a restaurant

A plate or container for serving food.

Synonyms

bowl, plate, platter

Examples of usage

The waiter brought out a delicious-looking dish of pasta.
She washed the dishes after dinner.

^{Context #2}

culinary

A particular type of food prepared as part of a meal.

Synonyms

cuisine, meal, recipe

Examples of usage

The chef's special dish was a seafood risotto.
She is known for her signature dish, a spicy curry.

^{Context #3}

informal

To talk about someone or something in a disparaging way.

Synonyms

badmouth, criticize, gossip

Examples of usage

Don't dish about your friends behind their backs.
She loves to dish the latest gossip.

Translations

Translations of the word "dish" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prato

🇮🇳 थाली

🇩🇪 Gericht

🇮🇩 hidangan

🇺🇦 страва

🇵🇱 danie

🇯🇵 皿 (さら)

🇫🇷 plat

🇪🇸 plato

🇹🇷 yemek

🇰🇷 접시

🇸🇦 طبق

🇨🇿 pokrm

🇸🇰 jedlo

🇨🇳 菜 (cài)

🇸🇮 jed

🇮🇸 réttur

🇰🇿 тағам

🇬🇪 ჭურჭელი

🇦🇿 yemək

🇲🇽 plato

Word origin

The word 'dish' originated from the Old English word 'disc', which meant a plate or bowl. Over time, 'dish' evolved to also refer to the food served on a plate. The verb form of 'dish' meaning to talk gossip or criticize likely came from the idea of serving up information or opinions. 'Dish' has been a common word in the English language for centuries, used in both culinary and informal contexts.

See also: dishcloth, dishes, dishrag, dishware.