Dishes: meaning, definitions and examples

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dishes

[ ˈdɪʃɪz ]

^{Context #1}

in the kitchen

Dishes refer to plates, bowls, cups, and other eating utensils. They are used for serving and consuming food.

Synonyms

crockery, tableware, utensils

Examples of usage

She washed the dishes after dinner.
The kitchen sink was full of dirty dishes.

^{Context #2}

culinary

Dishes also refer to prepared food, especially a particular type of food.

Synonyms

cuisine, meal, specialty

Examples of usage

One of the popular dishes in this restaurant is the seafood pasta.
The chef specializes in creating unique dishes.

^{Context #3}

informal

Dishes can also be used informally to refer to gossip or scandalous information.

Synonyms

gossip, rumor, scandal

Examples of usage

She loves to dish about celebrities and their personal lives.
The tabloids are full of juicy dishes about the royal family.

Translations

Translations of the word "dishes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pratos

🇮🇳 बर्तन

🇩🇪 Gerichte

🇮🇩 hidangan

🇺🇦 страви

🇵🇱 dania

🇯🇵 料理 (りょうり)

🇫🇷 plats

🇪🇸 platos

🇹🇷 yemekler

🇰🇷 요리 (요리)

🇸🇦 أطباق

🇨🇿 jídla

🇸🇰 jedlá

🇨🇳 菜肴 (càiyáo)

🇸🇮 jedi

🇮🇸 réttir

🇰🇿 тағамдар

🇬🇪 საჭმელები

🇦🇿 yeməklər

🇲🇽 platos

Word origin

The word 'dishes' originated from Middle English 'disch' which came from Old English 'disc', meaning 'plate'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass not only plates but also other eating utensils. The culinary use of 'dishes' to refer to prepared food dates back to the 14th century. In informal contexts, 'dishes' took on the meaning of gossip or scandal in the early 20th century.

See also: dish, dishcloth, dishrag, dishware.