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dishes

Pronunciation: [ˈdɪʃɪz]

Word

Learn how to use dishes in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “cooking”

(noun) refers to plates and other types of tableware used to serve and eat food. When you see a plate at dinner, that's a dish. We use dishes to hold our meals.

Example

We set the table with beautiful dishes for our family dinner.

Example

After the party, there were no clean dishes left in the kitchen.

Example

What kind of dishes do you like to use when you have guests over?

Context: “food”

(noun) a specific type of food prepared in a particular way. When you ask about someone's favorite dish, you're asking about a favorite type of meal, like spaghetti or tacos.

Example

My favorite dish is chicken curry because it has so much flavor.

Example

She didn't like the dish they served at the restaurant and left it uneaten.

Example

What dish do you think would be best for a special occasion?

Context: “cleaning”

(verb) to wash the plates, bowls, and utensils after a meal. When you have a lot of dirty dishes, it's time to clean them so they are ready for the next meal.

Example

I usually dish the plates after dinner to keep the kitchen tidy.

Example

He forgot to dish the dirty pots, and now they are stuck with food.

Example

Can you dish the silverware while I wash the big pots?

How to pronounce dishes

Pronunciation: [ˈdɪʃɪz]

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