dish out

verb

dished out; dishing out; dishes out

transitive verb

: to give or dispense freely
dish out gifts
dish out advice
dish out punishment

Examples of dish out in a Sentence

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The length of the contracts Chelsea have been dishing out in recent windows means most members of their squad have several years left on their deals. Rob Tanner, New York Times, 19 May 2025 In the international sphere, the top prizes to be dished out will be best narrative, worth $75,000; documentary, worth $50,000; artistic achievement, worth $45,000; and the gender-neutral performance acting award, worth $15,000. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 May 2025 The Polaris Studio suites will include a host of luxury amenities for travelers willing to dish out more money for the premium experience. Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 13 May 2025 Colorful cushions in outdoor fabrics can stand up to whatever Mother Nature dishes out. Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dish out

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dish out was in 1641

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“Dish out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dish%20out. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

dish out

verb
: to give out freely
dish out advice

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