a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food, plates, bowls, cups, and other similar items used for serving food

dish out, dish up, one's best dish

Formal and Informal Expressions of dishes

In different contexts, you can replace 'dishes' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'tableware, crockery' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'plates and stuff, kitchenware' is a commonplace synonym.

dishes: Explore its Definition & Usage

dishes Definition

1a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food
2plates, bowls, cups, and other similar items used for serving food

Using dishes: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dishes" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
She washed the dishes after dinner.
Example
The restaurant has a wide selection of dishes.
Example
He served the soup in a dish.
Example
The potluck participants brought their signature dishes.

dishes Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dishes

crockery
china
tableware
utensils

Phrases with dishes

dish out
to distribute or dispense something, often food
Example
He was tasked to dish out the food to the guests.
dish up
to serve food onto plates or dishes
Example
She asked her son to help her dish up the spaghetti.
one's best dish
one's most impressive or delicious recipe or dish
Example
She decided to prepare her best dish for the potluck.

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Summary: dishes in Brief

The term 'dishes' [ˈdɪʃɪz] refers to containers used for cooking or serving food, as well as plates, bowls, cups, and other similar items. It is commonly used in phrases like 'wash the dishes,' 'signature dishes,' and 'served in a dish.' 'Dish out' means to distribute or dispense something, while 'dish up' means to serve food onto plates or dishes.