mains
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of mains
1425–75; late Middle English, plural of main, aphetic variant of Middle English demain, demeine demesne
Example Sentences
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Hopes for a deal sent both mains sharply lower, with international benchmark Brent losing more than eight percent on Monday and WTI more than seven percent.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Among the mains, the pan-seared half chicken with smoked red curry and purple sticky rice was the standout.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
As we get into our larger parachutes, like the drogues and the mains, we have a lighter-weight nylon ... not unlike what you might build a tent out of, or an old-school windbreaker.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
Group similar things together — salads near salads, mains near mains, desserts at the end.
From Salon ● Mar. 15, 2026
She skipped back to prod through the re mains of the firepit.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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