Meaning & use
entrée
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The main dish of a meal, or, in some traditions, a dish served before the main course.
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The restaurant's signature entrée is a grilled salmon with lemon butter sauce.
Guests could choose between three entrees on the wedding menu.
A note on using this word
In American English, 'entrée' usually means the main dish, while in French and some British usage it can refer to a starter course served before the main dish.
Words with a similar meaning
main course
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