Beginner Eating Out

Side Dish

/saɪd dɪʃ/ noun

Meaning

A smaller dish served alongside the main course, not the central part of the meal.

हिंदी मेंमुख्य व्यंजन के साथ परोसा जाने वाला एक छोटा व्यंजन, जो भोजन का केंद्रीय भाग नहीं होता।

Example Sentences

“We ordered fries as a side dish.”

हमने साइड डिश के रूप में फ्राइज़ ऑर्डर किए।

“Side dishes are often shared at the table.”

साइड डिश अक्सर मेज़ पर साझा की जाती हैं।

⚠ Common Mistake

Sometimes shortened to just "a side" in casual speech ("can I get a side of rice?").

Good to Know

Synonyms
accompaniment
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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