Pronunciation: ' dim- ' s ə m
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural dim sums also dim sum
Etymology: Chinese (Guangdong) díms ā m, from dím dot, speck + s ā m heart
Date: 1948
: traditional Chinese food consisting of a variety of items (as steamed or fried dumplings, pieces of cooked chicken, and rice balls) served in small portions