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Dishes

Verb / ˈdɪʃʌz / / ˈdɪʃɪz / Another word for dishes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dishes are plates, bowls, cups, and other eating and serving containers.

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Common collocations

  • wash the dishes
  • do the dishes
  • dirty dishes
  • clean dishes
  • stack the dishes
  • put away dishes
  • set the dishes

Word family

noun dish

Usage note

The word 'dishes' most commonly refers to plates, bowls, and other tableware used for serving and eating food. It can also refer to a specific prepared food item.

Example sentences

  1. I need to wash the dishes before I can go play.
  2. My mom cooked a delicious meal and served it on beautiful dishes.
  3. I accidentally dropped one of the dishes and it broke.
  4. The dishwasher can clean the dishes quickly and efficiently.
  5. I put the dishes away in the cupboard after they were dry.

Quotes

  • Good food and a warm kitchen are what makes a house a home. I always tried to make my home like my mother's, because Mom was magnificent at stretching a buck when it came to decorating and food. Like a true Italian, she valued beautification in every area of her life, and I try to do the same. Rachael Ray
  • A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked. Bernard Meltzer
  • There is no sincerer love than the love of food. George Bernard Shaw

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