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side dish
In culinary contexts, this term describes food that supports rather than defines the meal. It is neutral in tone and used across all dining registers, from fast food to fine dining, to categorize items like salads or vegetables that accompany a protein.
When applied to professional or personal pursuits, the term functions as a metaphor for a secondary venture. This usage is typically informal and suggests a lack of primary commitment or a supplementary nature, often contrasting a stable career with a passion project or a secondary income stream.
Meanings
Examples
Would you like a side dish of fries or a garden salad with your burger?
I usually pick a vegetable side dish to keep the meal balanced.
The steak was great but the side dish was far too salty.
He treats his blog as a little side dish to his main career in journalism.
Maybe I can turn this side dish of a project into a full time business.
Writing poetry is just a side dish for her compared to her medical studies.
I need a side dish that is easy to prepare for the party.