dishes
Translation
dishes, plates, washing-up
Examples
We need more dishes for the party.
We need more dishes for the party.
It's your turn to do the dishes.
It's your turn to do the washing-up.
Grammar Patterns
((the dishes)) plates, bowls, etc. Put the clean dishes away.
((to do the dishes)) to wash the dishes I have to do the dishes now.
Similar Words
Synonyms: plates, tableware, washing-up
Etymology
The plural form of 'dish'.
Memory Tips
Remember the common phrase 'to do the dishes', which means to wash them.