dishes

1. 1
   noun

   Plural of dish. Use this form when you mean more than one dish.

   The dirty dishes in the sink need to be washed.

   We bought some new dishes for the kitchen.

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2. 2
   nounplural

   The job of cleaning plates, cups, and pots after a meal.

   It's your turn to do the dishes tonight.

   He offered to handle the dishes while she rested.

   Similarwashing-up, dishwashing

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3. 3
   verb

   The form of dish used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.

   She dishes out portions to every child in the lunch line.

   He always dishes the soup into bowls before the bread arrives.

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