dish in English
- dish⇄dish, noun, verb.
- dish⇄expr. dish it out, (Slang.) to abuse or punish someone physically or verbally.
Ex. If you dish it out, you must learn to take it as well. - dish⇄expr. dish out (or up),
a. to serve (food).
Ex. The chef dished out the salad.
b. (Informal.) to give out; dispense.
Ex. Exclusive excerpts of [his] confession were dished up (Manchester Guardian Weekly).
c. (Informal.) t - dish⇄noun 1. anything to serve food in, such as a plate, bowl, cup, or saucer. Dishes can be made of glass, pottery, or plastic, but paper plates are usually not called dishes.
Ex. She brought forth butter in a lordly dish (Judges 5:25).
2. the a - dish⇄v.i. to be or become concave.
- dish⇄v.t. 1a. to serve (food) by putting it in a dish.
Ex. You may dish the dinner now.
b. (Figurative:)
Ex. This story has been dished around in a hundred different ways.
2. to shape like a dish; make concave.
Ex. The pie crus
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Dish
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
/dɪʃ/
Definitions
- A flat, typically round container used for holding or serving food.
- A particular kind of food, typically served as part of a meal.
- An item of tableware for serving food or cooking, such as a baking dish.
- To serve food in a dish; to present food on a plate or container.
- Slang: A person, often attractive or pleasing to the eye.
Usage Examples
- We need to clean the dishes after dinner.
- The restaurant served a delicious dish of pasta.
- He dished out the food for everyone at the party.
- She is the dish of the evening at the event.
Etymology
Late Old English "disc," from Latin "discus" meaning "a round plate, a disc." The modern sense of a food container or serving dish emerged in the 14th century.
Synonyms
- Plate
- Container
- Serving
- Vessel
- Meal
- Course
Antonyms
- Empty
- Nothing
- Container-less
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Plato | /ˈplato/ |
| French | Plat | /pla/ |
| German | Gericht | /ɡəˈrɪçt/ |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 盘子 | /pánzi/ |
| Japanese | 皿 | /sara/ |
| Russian | Блюдо | /ˈblʲudə/ |
| Italian | Piatto | /ˈpjatto/ |
| Portuguese | Prato | /ˈpɾatu/ |
| Arabic | طبق | /ṭabaq/ |
| Hindi | प्लेट | /pleṭ/ |
| Bengali | থালা | /ˈtʰala/ |
| Marathi | ताट | /ṭāṭ/ |
| Gujarati | પલેટ | /pəlɛṭ/ |
| Tamil | வழி | /vaḻi/ |
| Telugu | తవ | /tava/ |
| Kannada | ತಟ್ಟೆ | /ṭaṭṭe/ |
| Punjabi | ਪਲੇਟ | /plɛṭ/ |
| Malayalam | തണ്ട് | /taṇṭu/ |
| Odia | ଥାଲି | /tʰali/ |
| Assamese | থালা | /tʰala/ |
| Konkani | थाळी | /tʰaːli/ |
| Maithili | थाली | /tʰali/ |
| Dogri | थाली | /tʰali/ |
| Sindhi | ٿالي | /tʰaːli/ |
| Rajasthani | थाली | /tʰaːli/ |
| Haryanvi | थाली | /tʰaːli/ |
| Chhattisgarhi | थाली | /tʰali/ |
| Maithili | थाली | /tʰali/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- In some parts of the US, the word "dish" is pronounced more sharply, especially in casual contexts.
- In the UK, "dish" may be pronounced more softly, with a rounded 'i' sound.
Historical Usage
Originating from the late Old English "disc," the word "dish" has evolved to describe not only the plate or vessel used for holding food but also a type of food itself. In the Middle Ages, it referred more specifically to a shallow container, often used for serving or eating meals.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, the term "dish" is symbolic of hospitality, with certain dishes representing specific cultural practices, traditions, or celebrations. For instance, in Chinese culture, the variety of dishes served during a meal plays a significant role in the expression of respect for the guests.
More Information
The word "dish" is a versatile term, not only used to refer to the physical container but also as a descriptor for food. It has a place in both everyday language and more specific culinary contexts. The phrase "dish out" is commonly used to refer to serving or distributing food, and "dish" can be used in the informal sense to describe an attractive person. The modern usage has expanded, yet its primary association remains with food and service, symbolizing nourishment and care in social settings.