side dish
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Definition
Noun: A separate, smaller portion of food served alongside the main course of a meal. It complements the main dish but is not the central focus.
Usage
A "side dish" is a standard component of a meal structure. It is ordered or served in addition to the primary entrée. - Common side dishes include vegetables, salads, potatoes, rice, or bread. - It is typically subordinate in size and importance to the main course.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "On the side": This common phrase is often used interchangeably when ordering. For example, "I'll have the salad on the side" means the salad is a side dish.
- In formal dining or culinary criticism, the quality and pairing of side dishes are considered integral to the overall meal experience.
Variants and Related Words
- Side (noun, informal): A shortened, casual form of "side dish."
- What sides come with the burger?
- Accompaniment (noun): A more formal synonym, often used in menu descriptions.
- The lamb chop is served with seasonal accompaniments.
Synonyms
- Accompaniment
- Side order
- Side
Antonyms
- Main course
- Entrée
- Main dish
Related Idioms/Phrases
- "To play second fiddle": While not exclusively culinary, this idiom shares the concept of being subordinate, much like a side dish is to a main course.
- In that project, my role played second fiddle to the lead engineer's.
Noun
- a dish that is served with, but is subordinate to, a main course