dishes
Pronunciation: [ˈdɪʃɪz]
Word
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?
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