definition of
dish

[1] #1 dish n. a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food; "we gave them a set of dishes for a wedding present". wn

[2] #2 dish n. a particular item of prepared food; "she prepared a special dish for dinner". wn

[3] #3 dish v. [serve, serve up, dish out, dish up] provide (usually but not necessarily food); "We serve meals for the homeless"; "She dished out the soup at 8 P.M."; "The entertainers served up a lively show". wn

[4] #4 dish v. make concave; shape like a dish. wn

[5] #5 dish n. [dishful] the quantity that a dish will hold; "they served me a dish of rice". wn