Meaning & use
entree
The main course of a meal, or, in some regions, a dish served before the main course.
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For his entree, he chose the grilled salmon with roasted vegetables.
The restaurant's seasonal entree featured a rich mushroom risotto with fresh herbs.
A note on using this word
In American English entree means the main dish, while British and French usage often uses it for a starter course.
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2. noun
A means of gaining access to a place, group, or opportunity.
His fluent French gave him an entree into Parisian literary circles.
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