side dish

noun
UK: /ˈsaɪd dɪʃ/
US: /ˈsaɪd dɪʃ/

  1. A food that is served with the main course of a meal.

    1. I want a side dish with my burger.
    2. The restaurant is known for its creative side dish offerings that complement the entrees perfectly.

  2. Something that is not the main subject of discussion or activity.

    1. The argument was a side dish to the main issue.
    2. His acting career became a side dish once he started directing films more frequently.

Synonyms

accompaniment extra vegetable garnish

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "side dish" in English means: A food that is served with the main course of a meal., Something that is not the main subject of discussion or activity..

The phonetic transcription of "side dish" is /ˈsaɪd dɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈsaɪd dɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "side dish": accompaniment, extra, vegetable, garnish.

Example usage of "side dish": "I want a side dish with my burger.". More examples on the page.