side order

noun

: a small amount of food that is ordered in addition to the main meal
—often + of
I'd like a hamburger with a side order of fries.

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A lot of the musicians roped in for this had attended the Alpha Boys’ School, a strict Catholic institution where prayer was taught with a side order of musical theory. — Ian Penman, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025 Don’t forget to add a side order of rice ($4) and beans ($4) to accompany each tamal bite. — Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025

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“Side order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/side%20order. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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