all the plates, glasses, knives, forks, etc. that have been used during a meal

Have you done/washed the dishes? 你洗完餐具没有？

Whose turn is it to do the dishes?

I put away the dishes this morning before work.

He's only six but he already helps with the dishes and laundry.

Could you help clear the dishes?

Dirty dishes are piled up in the kitchen sink.

See also: dish noun (CONTAINER)