Dish — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈdish/

Meaning & Definition of Dish

Dish (noun)

  1. a more or less concave vessel from which food is served
  2. the contents of a dish
  3. all the things (such as plates, utensils, glasses, and pots) that are used to prepare, serve, or eat a meal

Dish (verb)

  1. to put (something, such as food for serving) into a dish —often used with up
  2. present —usually used with up
  3. to make concave like a dish

Dish (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a usually circular utensil for holding something (as food)

    "we threw all of the ingredients for the salsa into a dish and mixed them together"

    similar: vessel
    related: bowl, casserole, charger, cup, plate, platter, salver, saucer, server, tray, waiter

  2. a physically attractive person

    "what a dish my blind date turned out to be!"

    similar: babe (slang), cutie, doll, dreamboat (slang), fox, glamour-puss, hottie, knockout, looker, showstopper, ten
    related: beauty, eyeful, goddess, lovely, stunner, beefcake, hunk, stud, superstud
    opposite: dog

  3. information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy

    "regularly watches the entertainment news program for all the Hollywood dish"

    similar: buzz, gossip, hearsay, noise, report, rumor, scuttlebutt, talk, tattle, word
    related: tale, whisper, whispering, hint, intimation, rumbling, disinformation, propaganda, urban legend, dirt, scandal

Dish (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature

    "a DJ who dishes the celebrity gossip as part of the morning programming"

    similar: blab, gossip, talk, tattle, wag, spill the beans
    related: bandy (about), circulate, noise (about or abroad), rumor, blabber, disclose, divulge, reveal, tell, hint, imply, insinuate, intimate, let on, suggest, inform, report, snitch, squeal, tip (off), babble, spill, confide
    near: clam up, shut up

Related Entry: Dish out (verb)

Dish out is a different word from Dish. The synonyms below are for dish out, not for dish.

  1. as in measure (out), share (out)

    similar: admeasure, allot, allow, appropriate, assign, divide, divvy (up), dollop (out), lot, measure (out), part, proportion, ration, redistribute, set, share (out), split, administer, allocate, apportion, deal (out), dispense, distribute, dole out, hand out, mete (out), parcel (out), portion, prorate, bestow, disburse, furnish, issue, provide, share, supply, circulate, disperse, disseminate, scatter, spread, chip in, contribute, donate, pledge, reallocate, reapportion
    opposite: misallocate, begrudge, decline, deny, deprive (of), disallow, refuse, reject, withhold, niggle (out), pinch, skimp, stint

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dish

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dish:

Slang: babe, dreamboat
vessel, cutie, doll, fox, glamour-puss, hottie, knockout, looker, showstopper, ten, buzz, gossip, hearsay, noise, report, rumor, scuttlebutt, talk, tattle, word, blab, wag, spill the beans

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dish

Words with the opposite meaning of Dish:

dog

Related Words for Dish

bowl, casserole, charger, cup, plate, platter, salver, saucer, server, tray, waiter, beauty, eyeful, goddess, lovely, stunner, beefcake, hunk, stud, superstud, tale, whisper, whispering, hint, intimation, rumbling, disinformation, propaganda, urban legend, dirt

Near Antonyms of Dish

clam up, shut up

Word Forms of Dish

Inflections: dishes, dished, dishing

Origin & Etymology of Dish

Middle English dyssh, disch, going back to Old English disc, borrowed from Latin discus "discus, kind of plate, gong" borrowed from Greek dískos "discus," in Late Greek also "dish, round mirror, the sun's disk, gong" discus

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Dish

Words & Phrases Containing Dish

dish out, dish detergent, dish it out, dish rack, dish towel, dish up, chafing dish, deep-dish

Frequently Asked Questions about Dish

What does "Dish" mean?

"Dish" means a more or less concave vessel from which food is served. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a more or less concave vessel from which food is served. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Dish"?

Other words for "Dish" include vessel, babe, cutie, doll, dreamboat, fox, glamour-puss and hottie. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dish" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dish"?

There are 76 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dish". Common alternatives include vessel, babe, cutie, doll, dreamboat, fox, glamour-puss, hottie, knockout and looker.

What is the opposite of "Dish"?

Antonyms of "Dish" include dog. Near antonyms include clam up and shut up.

How do you use "Dish" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dish" in a sentence: "we threw all of the ingredients for the salsa into a dish and mixed them together"; "what a dish my blind date turned out to be!"; "regularly watches the entertainment news program for all the Hollywood dish".

Is "Dish" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dish" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Dish" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Dish" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Dish"?

"Dish" is pronounced /ˈdish/.