entrée
or en·tree
a dish served as the main course of a meal.
Older Use. a dish served at dinner between the principal courses.
the privilege of entering; access.
a means of obtaining entry: His friendship with an actor's son was his entrée into the theatrical world.
the act of entering; entrance.
Origin of entrée
1Other words for entrée
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How to use entrée in a sentence
Apparently you make people free by planning for disaster with "freeze-dried entrees or dehydrated options."
When my husband and I order Chinese food, we get three entrees instead of two.
They are great for different items, including sandwiches, stuffed savory entrees, or just a great side bread.
Patties and Entrees ought to be so arranged that they can be served with a spoon, and require no carving.
Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness | Arthur MartineBy now the guests of Mrs. Gerard had come to the entrees—Londonderry pheasants, escallops of duck, and rissolettes a la pompadour.
The Octopus | Frank Norris
Immediately after this, what was called the grandes entrees took place.
The soup or bouillon is served in cups rather than soup plates, and entrees or chops take the place of heavy joints or roasts.
Dinners and Luncheons | Paul PierceThe others she sent to watch Angelina and her circle while they were preparing the vegetables and the dinner entrees.
The Cook's Decameron: A Study in Taste: | Mrs. W. G. Waters
British Dictionary definitions for entrée
/ (ˈɒntreɪ) /
a dish served before a main course
mainly US the main course of a meal
the power or right of entry
Origin of entrée
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