side dish

/saɪd dɪʃ/
/saɪd diʃ/
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Other forms: side dishes

Definitions of side dish
  1. noun
    a dish that is served with, but is subordinate to, a main course
    synonyms: entremets, side order
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    types:
    mushy peas
    marrowfat peas that have been soaked overnight and then boiled; served with fish and chips
    raita
    an Indian side dish of yogurt and chopped cucumbers and spices
    type of:
    dish
    a particular item of prepared food
Pronunciation
US
/saɪd dɪʃ/
UK
/saɪd diʃ/
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