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Definition of Dim sum
1. Noun. Traditional Chinese cuisine; a variety of foods (including several kinds of steamed or fried dumplings) are served successively in small portions.
Generic synonyms: Cuisine, Culinary Art
Geographical relationships: Cathay, China, Communist China, Mainland China, People's Republic Of China, Prc, Red China
Geographical relationships: Cathay, China, Communist China, Mainland China, People's Republic Of China, Prc, Red China
Definition of Dim sum
1. Noun. A Cantonese-style meal traditionally eaten in late morning or early afternoon comprising tea and food typically placed in small steamer baskets or on small plates and often served from carts that move around from table to table in a restaurant. ¹
2. Noun. The food served at a dim sum meal, typically including dumplings, seafood and desserts. ¹
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