side dish

noun

: a food served separately along with the main course

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Serve it warm or at room temperature as a side dish—or eat the leftovers cold the next day. — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 This summer side dish is an easy way to use up fresh okra from the farmers’ market. — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026 But don’t stop at greens — bring it out for pasta, fruit, side dishes, and more. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 The result is a light yet comforting side dish that allows these favorite summer vegetables to shine in a less predictable—and wonderfully delicious—way. — Martha Stewart, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for side dish

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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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