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
Cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg were symbols of culinary sophistication, and these sweet spices started appearing alongside fruit in many savory dishes – especially breads, but also main courses.
From Salon ● Dec. 17, 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
It’s somewhat unusual to come across a cookbook with full menus; it’s much more common to group recipes into categories such as appetizers, main courses and side dishes.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 26, 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
