dishes

A1 · Beginner Plural noun

n. the task of washing the plates and cutlery after a meal.

n. the collective activity of washing used kitchenware and tableware after a meal.

“It is your turn to do the dishes after dinner tonight.”

“After the holiday feast, the entire family gathered in the kitchen to help do the dishes and clear the counters.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to serve food onto a plate, or to share interesting secrets and gossip.

v. the third-person singular present form of 'dish', used for serving food or informally for sharing gossip.

“She always dishes the latest office gossip during our lunch break.”

“The chef dishes the pasta into individual bowls while the waiter prepares the garnish.”