main course
noun
a square mainsail.
main courses
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pluralof main course.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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When they went out to eat, for instance, she recalls ordering appetizers, main courses and desserts, racking up expensive bills.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026
You could always host a potluck; if so, consider sending out a list of dish types for people to sign up for so you don’t end up with five desserts and no main courses.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2024
With options for soups, main courses and desserts that are all either plant-based or vegetarian, Martha's got you covered, no matter if you're cooking for one or for a large gathering.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2024
Holiday parties often call for feeding crowds all at once, so this year we offer two impressive main courses that make that easy.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 21, 2023
I take table 24 their reheated main courses, which they immediately reject as either too cold or fossilized by the microwave.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
