For dinner, perhaps? (5)
I believe the answer is:
plate
'for dinner' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both things that one consumes for nourishment as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for plate that I've seen before include "Flat dish; gold and silver ware" , "trophy" , "Flat dish for food" , "Flower" , "Coat with metal" .)