side dish

noun

: a food served separately along with the main course

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Turn classic Southern cornbread salad into a fresh, new side dish that almost feels like a cornbread panzanella with a Tex-Mex twist. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 Must-order side dishes include authentic, crisp and skinny French fries, redolent of truffle, and giant slices of roasted Brussels sprouts. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Samuelsson said its inclusion is more than just a great side dish. — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 It’s packed with protein and perfect as a side dish or prepared for an easy weekday lunch. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for side dish

Word History

First Known Use

1702, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of side dish was in 1702

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side dish

noun
: food served separately along with the main course
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