First Known Use: before 12th century
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1dish
noun \ˈdish\
: a shallow container that you cook or serve food in; specifically : a shallow bowl
: the food served in a dish
: food that is prepared in a particular way
Full Definition of DISH
1
a : a more or less concave vessel from which food is served b : the contents of a dish <a dish of strawberries>
2
a : food prepared in a particular way b : something one particularly enjoys : cup of tea
3
a (1) : any of various shallow concave vessels; broadly : anything shallowly concave (2) : a directional receiver having a concave usually parabolic reflector; especially : one used as a microwave or radar antenna b : the state of being concave or the degree of concavity
4
a : something that is favored <entertainment that is just his dish> b : an attractive or sexy person
5
: gossip 2a <the latest dish>
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Origin of DISH
Middle English, from Old English disc plate, from Latin discus quoit, disk, dish, from Greek diskos, from dikein to throw
2dish
verb
: to talk about the personal life of someone else
Full Definition of DISH
transitive verb
1
: to put (as food for serving) into a dish —often used with up
2
: present —usually used with up
3
: to make concave like a dish
4
: to disclose or discuss especially publicly <dish the dirt>
5
: to pass (a basketball) to a teammate —often used with off
intransitive verb
1
: gossip; also : to disclose private or personal information
2
: to pass a basketball to a teammate —often used with off
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First Known Use of DISH
14th century
DISH Defined for Kids
dish
noun \ˈdish\
Definition of DISH for Kids
1
: a usually round shallow container used for cooking or serving food
2
dish·es plural : all items (as plates and silverware) used for cooking and eating food <Would you dry the dishes?>
3
: the food in a container for serving or eating <a dish of strawberries>
4
: food that is prepared in a particular way <an Italian dish>
5
: a round shallow object <a radar dish>
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