A vessel, as a platter, a plate, a bowl, used for serving up food at the table.

The food served in a dish; hence, any particular kind of food, especially prepared food; as, a cold dish; a warm dish; a delicious dish. "A dish fit for the gods."

the quantity that a dish will hold, or a dish filled with some material.

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"

a particular item of prepared food; "she prepared a special dish for dinner"

the quantity that a dish will hold; "they served me a dish of rice"

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"

a plate of food, either as a whole or divided into subsections

Food prepared for a meal, in a particular way.

A large, flat serving vessel that can be shallow or somewhat deep.