side plate

Small dining dish

A side plate is a small plate placed beside the dinner plate, used for bread, butter, or salad.

It's typically six to seven inches in diameter—smaller than a dinner plate but larger than a saucer.

She set out the side plates for the rolls.

dishware

saucer

Small plate beneath cup

stoneware · earthenware · bone china · dinnerware · tableware · crockery · serving dish · charger · platter · melamine

serving

bread

Leavened flour product

condiments · accompaniment · garnish · pickles · chutney · sauce · relish · cheese · olives · bread roll

tablesetting

placemat

Protective dining surface cover

silverware · place card · tablecloth · table runner · bread knife · butter knife · salad fork · coaster · centerpiece · trivet

decoration

pattern

Recurring arrangement or template

floral · rim · transferware · monogram · scalloped · embossed · glazed · filigree · chinoiserie · border

Categories
Opposites
plate size/function hierarchy

side platedinner plate

Circular mealtime vessel

service plate · platter · charger · serving dish · serving platter

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G