dishes

Meanings

• noun

  A set of prepared and served food items, often consisting of multiple courses.

  - "Can you please set the table with dishes for our guests?"
  - "The chef prepared an exquisite selection of dishes for the dinner party."

• noun

  A container or utensil used for serving food.

  - "Please pass the potatoes in the green dish."
  - "The guests admired the beautiful porcelain dishes."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

dishful , plate , plateful , babe , fox , plate , dishware

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dishes
mice , nice , prize , vice

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. dishes (English) : a set of prepared and served food items
   

2. dishes (English) : a container or utensil used for serving food
   

3. dishes (Irish) : a tax
   

4. dishes (Scottish) : to divide
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. dishes (Irish) : a tax
   

2. dishes (Scottish) : to divide
   

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Variants

List of all variants of dishes that leads to same result
dish , dishes , dished , dishing , chafing dish , chafing dishes , dish out , dished out , dishes out , dishing out , Petri dish , Petri dishes , petri dish , petri dishes , satellite dish , satellite dishes , side dish , side dishes , dish up , dished up , dishes up , dishing up

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

dishes, dishware, tableware

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French 'dishe' or 'desher' meaning 'to take apart' or 'to empty'. The term 'dishes' came to mean a collection of food served at one meal.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the largest serving of mashed potatoes was recorded in 2005 and weighed over 2,000 pounds?

2. In ancient Rome, wealthy families would often use gold and silver dishes for their meals.

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Related Concepts

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1. cuisine: A specific style of cooking and preparing food, often associated with a particular region or culture.

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Culture

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Dishes have been an integral part of various cultures and cuisines throughout history. They represent not only the culinary traditions but also the artistic and social aspects of a community. For instance, in China, dishes are often arranged in a visually pleasing manner on the table, reflecting the importance of aesthetics in their culture.

How to Memorize "dishes"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a table set with dishes for a formal dinner.
   - Visualize the different colors, shapes, and textures of the dishes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dishes' with the idea of a meal.
   - Connect dishes with the idea of serving food to guests.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dishes are served on tables for guests to eat.' to remember the definition.

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