Entree

usgb/ˈɑːntreɪ/
noun

The main course of a meal.

For my entree, I ordered the grilled salmon with vegetables.
Visual representation of "entree" - The main course of a meal.

Often appears as...

  • order an entree
  • delicious entree
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Cultural Variance

In the U.S., 'entree' refers to the main course, different from its French origin.

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I'll have the steak as my entree, please.
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American Usage

'Entree' in American dining typically means the heaviest, most substantial dish of the meal.

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The vegetarian entree is very filling.
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Order Placement

Entrees are ordered after appetizers or starters in a full-course meal.

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After the soup, I'll decide on the entree.
Visual representation of the word "Entree"

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