side order
Accompaniment to entrée
A side order is a portion of food ordered separately from or in addition to a main dish: I'll have the steak with a side order of fries.
Often shortened to side: What sides come with that?
The term distinguishes smaller accompanying dishes from entrées on a menu.
dish
Deep-fried potato strips
- coleslawDressed shredded cabbage
- mashed potatoesPulverized cooked tubers
- riceStaple cereal grain
- saladCold dressed vegetables
vegetables · beans · onion rings · cornbread · biscuit · bread · soup · pasta
fries
Deep-fried potato strips
- coleslawDressed shredded cabbage
- mashed potatoesPulverized cooked tubers
- riceStaple cereal grain
salad · vegetables · beans · onion rings · cornbread · biscuit · bread · soup · pasta · nachos
complement
What makes complete
- additionJoining quantities mathematically
- extraAdditional, beyond necessary
- garnishDecorative food topping
condiment · sauce · dip · topping · relish · trimmings · gravy · sour cream · butter · salsa