side dish

noun

Definition of side dish

: a food served separately along with the main course

Examples of side dish in a Sentence

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Named after one of Tlaolli's most dedicated vegan customers, this side dish consists of the popular Charro bean stew, rice, pickled onions, cabbage and avocado. Emily Sabens, Indianapolis Star, "Vegan food: These Indianapolis restaurants have the best plant-based meals," 20 Aug. 2019 This staple Southern side dish is a one-pot wonder, meaning minimal cleanup and tons of ways to pair it. Kari Sonde, Washington Post, "Start your grain bowl right with these 5 jazzy rice recipes," 1 Aug. 2019 Pair sweet red grapes with cabbage for an impressive side dish to go alongside delicious roast pork. Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Red Grapes and Cabbage," 7 Jan. 2019 The boat is an essential part of Headley’s highly pragmatic ethos, and provides a constraint: any side dish needs to be ample enough to fill it, without costing more than ten dollars. Marian Bull, GQ, "The Superiority Burger Cookbook Has the Secret to the Best Mushrooms You'll Ever Eat," 7 June 2018 Serve this summer side dish with a refreshing raita sauce and crunchy Corn Nuts on top, and prepare to be amazed. Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appetit, "This Charred Cabbage with Goat Cheese Recipe Is Vegetarian Grilling at Its Best," 4 June 2018 Bring your own side dishes and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy with the pizza. Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Pizza farms are a Wisconsin summer must-do," 18 July 2019 Mix corn kernels and black beans together for a colorful, tasty side dish. Linda Gassenheimer, Twin Cities, "Texas Turkey Burgers are perfect for any summer barbecue," 8 July 2019 Campbell’s marketing people had sensed a popular yearning for a new Thanksgiving side dish. F.k. Plous, WSJ, "Inventing a Thanksgiving Favorite," 16 Nov. 2018

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First Known Use of side dish

1702, in the meaning defined above

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