Dish dream meaning is explained below using 8 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of handling dishes, denotes good fortune; but if from any cause they should be broken, this signifies that fortune will be short-lived for you.

To see shelves of polished dishes, denotes success in marriage.

To dream of dishes, is prognostic of coming success and gain, and you will be able to fully appreciate your good luck. Soiled dishes, represent dissatisfaction and an unpromising future.

See Crockery

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation • Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 2 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. A measure of good fortune, sometimes financial security, depending on how full the plate is.

2. Domestic difficulties (broken dishes).

3. Feelings of being overwhelmed—usually with powerful emotions, often responsibilities.

4. Repressed feelings of sexual attraction to another (old-fashioned word­play on “dish”).

5. Domestic bliss (washing dishes).

Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 3 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

The portent here depends on the condition of the dish (or dishes).

If it was full, it signifies good fortune; empty, the augury is of a static period of marking time unless the beauty of the empty dish was the main feature, in which case the dream predicts luck in love affairs.

Broken, damaged, or dirty dishes are a forerunner of family quarrels or domestic problems.

Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 4 — Nancy Wagaman

The mode by which you receive emotional, mental or spiritual nourishment (for example, a plate presented to you that represents an opportunity for learning or enrichment).

Consider also the context, how the dish is being used, what it contains, and your feelings about it.

See Glass, Drinking, Container, Cooking Vessel, Silverware, Food, Eating

Source: The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary • Author: Nancy Wagaman

Interpretation 5 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of a dish symbolize your ability to take in the nurturing that is around you. Broken or chipped dishes represent a break in your ability to receive.

See Bowl or Plate.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 6 — Betty Bethards

Self-nurturing vehicle; conveyer of spiritual food. Broken dish means denying a part of self that nurtures and serves.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 7 — Margaret Hamilton

Research the type of dish and it’s contents, i.E. Glass, clay, metal, paper, etc.; See “food”
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 8 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

To break a plate or Dish is a bad sign—it shows domestic trouble.
Source: Mystic Dream Book • Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous