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dish Synonyms

Another word for dish

Choosing another word for dish depends on context, so the 29 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A shallow, typically flat-bottomed container used for holding, cooking, or serving food.

Usage Example

"Please place your dirty plate in the sink after you finish eating."

Strongest
plate
Strong
bowl
platter
saucer
Weak
tureen
casserole

• noun (Context 2)

A specific variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal.

Usage Example

"The restaurant is famous for a signature course of spicy seafood pasta."

Strong
course
entree
specialty
Weak
concoction
offering
fare

• verb (Context 3)

To serve or distribute food by putting it onto plates or into bowls.

Usage Example

"It is time to serve the stew before it gets completely cold."

Strongest
serve
dish out
dish up
Strong
plate
ladle
portion
spoon
Weak
dole out

• noun (Context 4)

A bowl-shaped concave object or device, such as a directional antenna or satellite receiver.

Usage Example

"They installed a new satellite antenna on the roof to improve their television reception."

Strong
antenna
aerial
receiver
reflector

• verb (Context 5)

To gossip or share informal, often scandalous, personal information about someone.

Usage Example

"The friends met at the cafe to drink coffee and gossip about their recent dates."

Strongest
gossip
Strong
tattle
blab
chatter
Weak
talk
gab

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dish
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