dishes
[C/U] Both
pl: dishespast: nullpp: nulling: nullcomp: nullsup: null
The term carries a strong domestic association, often shifting between the object itself and the labor associated with it. When used in a culinary sense, it suggests a completed creation or a signature recipe rather than just ingredients.
Countable when referring to individual plates, bowls, or specific recipes. Uncountable when referring to the collective mass of dirty cookware that needs washing.
Meanings
Noun
[something]
A shallow open container used for cooking, serving, or eating food.
"She placed the dishes on the table."
Noun
[something]
A particular prepared food item or a specific recipe.
"The chef prepared several traditional French dishes."
Noun
[something]
A collection of plates, bowls, and cutlery used for a meal, typically requiring cleaning.
"It is your turn to do the dishes."