dish
noun
Definitions of dish noun
container
- A2Countable
A shallow, typically flat-bottomed container, sometimes with a lid, used for serving or cooking food.
This baking dish is suitable for use in the oven.
She took a beautiful ceramic dish from the cupboard.
This recipe requires a large glass dish for baking.
food
- A2Countable
A specific preparation of food, served as part of a meal.
The chef recommends today's special dish: herb-crusted rack of lamb.
We decided to order a different dish each and share them.
This restaurant is known for its exquisite traditional dishes.
person
- Singularold-fashioned
An attractive person, especially in a sexual way; often used informally and considered old-fashioned.
She was such a dish at the ball.
He is absolutely a dish!
She’s quite a dish.
Phrases of dish noun
- the dishes
Refers to all the plates, glasses, knives, forks, and other utensils used during a meal.
• After dinner, I usually clear the table first and then do the dishes.
verb
Phrases of dish verb
- dish the dirt
To reveal or spread negative or private information about someone, often maliciously.
• During an interview, the celebrity began to dish the dirt on her former colleagues.
Phrasal Verbs of dish
- dish something up
to bring forth or present something
• At the dinner party, she dished up exquisite dishes that amazed the guests.
- dish something out
to distribute or express things to others without careful consideration
• In the meeting, he dished out criticism without much thought, making everyone uncomfortable.
- dish (something) up
to prepare or serve a meal
• She prepared a delicious meal for dinner and then started to dish it up.