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Dish

🇬🇧 UK /["/dɪʃ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dɪʃ/"]/

Meaning of Dish

a flat shallow container for cooking food in or serving it from

In simple words: A plate or container used for serving food.

Dish in a sentence

• I placed the salad in a large dish for dinner.
• The dish was made of fine china and looked beautiful.
• She ordered a spicy dish from the menu.
• After dinner, we need to wash the dish and cutlery.
• The chef created a new dish that everyone loved.

How to use Dish

Use 'dish' for any type of food container, especially in cooking contexts. Avoid using it when referring to a specific type of food unless you specify (e.g., 'vegetable dish').

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'dish' as a 'delicious' container for food.

Related words

Collocations with Dish

• deep
• flat
• shallow
• in a/​the dish
• clean
• washed
• dirty
• clean
• do
• wash
• main
• side
• favourite/​favorite
• cook
• make
• prepare
• the dish of the day
• clean
• washed
• dirty
• clean
• do
• wash

Synonyms for Dish

• plate
• container
• serving dish
• casserole
• platter

Opposites of Dish

• cup
• glass
• bowl

Common mistakes with Dish

• Confused with 'dish' as a verb meaning to serve food.
• Using 'dishes' incorrectly for food when referring to types of cuisine.
• Omitting the context when asking for specific 'dishes' at a restaurant.

Frequently asked questions about Dish

What does Dish mean?

A plate or container used for serving food.

What is the definition of Dish?

a flat shallow container for cooking food in or serving it from

How do you use Dish in a sentence?

I placed the salad in a large dish for dinner.

Can you give another example of Dish?

The dish was made of fine china and looked beautiful.

What are synonyms for Dish?

Common alternatives include plate, container, serving dish, casserole, platter.

What is the opposite of Dish?

Opposite meanings include cup, glass, bowl.

What words go with Dish?

It commonly pairs with deep, flat, shallow, in a/​the dish, clean, washed, dirty, clean, do, wash, main, side, favourite/​favorite, cook, make, prepare, the dish of the day, clean, washed, dirty, clean, do, wash.

What are common mistakes when using Dish?

Confused with 'dish' as a verb meaning to serve food. Using 'dishes' incorrectly for food when referring to types of cuisine. Omitting the context when asking for specific 'dishes' at a restaurant.

How do you pronounce Dish?

US: /["/dɪʃ/"]/, UK: /["/dɪʃ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Dish?

Use 'dish' for any type of food container, especially in cooking contexts. Avoid using it when referring to a specific type of food unless you specify (e.g., 'vegetable dish').

What CEFR level is Dish?

"Dish" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.