dabba

dæbə

Definitions

1. noun

a large, ornate, often metal container used to carry and serve food in Indian subcontinent cuisine, typically in a tiffin or lunch box

“She packed her lunch in a dabba and headed to work.”

2. verb

to pack or serve food in a dabba

“My mother dabbas lunch for me every morning.”

Synonyms

  • lunchbox
  • tiffin

Antonyms

  • plate
  • tray