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noun

ˈdish How to pronounce dish (audio)
Definition of dishnext
1
as in bowl
a usually circular utensil for holding something (as food) we threw all of the ingredients for the salsa into a dish and mixed them together

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2
as in doll
a physically attractive person what a dish my blind date turned out to be!

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3
as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy regularly watches the entertainment news program for all the Hollywood dish

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dish

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verb

as in to gossip
to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature a DJ who dishes the celebrity gossip as part of the morning programming

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Recent Examples of dish
Noun
The standout dish, however, was the juicy scarlet prawns on a bed of creamy, lemony Portuguese rice. — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026 The chef, known for his exceptional dishes at Le Bernardin, has an equally remarkable watch collection to match—think rarities from brands such as Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, and Cartier. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
Curry also raved about rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, expressed dismay that some prognosticators expect the Warriors to miss the postseason, and dished on coach Steve Kerr’s new offensive philosophy. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026 Including a protein option in your pancake mix makes the breakfast dish more filling and balanced. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dish
  1. bowl
  2. doll
  3. rumor
  4. gossip
  5. plate
  6. beauty
  7. report
  8. talk
Noun
  • The Boilermakers must now win three of their last five games to become bowl eligible.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Why risk injury and participate in a bowl where there is virtually no upside?
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of bowl
Noun
  • This chapter is accompanied by somewhat twee images of an owl doll, a bottle of designer perfume, a high heel, and a golden microphone positioned against various ancient Greek ruins, including the Parthenon and the Monument of the Eponymous Heroes.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The film has since been turned into a theme park, dolls, T-shirts, video games, and more.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of doll
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  • Bajaria asked Sarandos point-blank whether there was truth to the rumors gaining stream — and Sarandos, who it’s believed was originally going to break the news on Monday, told her at that moment.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Recently, Hurley was spotted wearing a large diamond on that finger, suggesting the couple has taken their pairing to the next level—a rumor fueled by a post to Instagram published by Cyrus Friday that was capped by the engagement ring emoji.
    — Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of rumor
Verb
  • Even her good friend Gizelle knew, and chose to gossip with Ashley instead of privately informing Tia off camera.
    — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The two women start to hang out again like college pals, gossiping and hip-hip dancing and — always – splitting a bottle of white wine.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of gossip
Noun
  • Most electric cars combat this by laying a flat cooling plate underneath the battery.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Fruits and vegetables Those trying to lose belly fat should load up their plates with vegetables that are low in calories and full of fiber, Aziz said.
    — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of plate
Noun
  • The Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Gift Guide offers party outfits for women, holiday dressing for men, as well as beauty products, and gifts priced under $200, among other products.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • In the film, Thị Mầu is a gifted young beauty hemmed in by rigid custom and the demands of her family.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of beauty
Noun
  • Officers responding to a report of a stabbing found Dodge, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The transfer follows a report that Combs received special perks and the rapper’s hospitalization with a head injury.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of report
Verb
  • Conservatives have talked for years about the need to downsize the federal leviathan.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Kevin Warsh wants the Fed to talk less and to force investors to look at the numbers and make their own decisions.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026
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