entree

/ˈɑːn.tɹeɪ/

nounen · tree

Think: “EN-try” to the meal—an entree is what you order when you EN-TRY the restaurant’s food.

Yes, it's entree. It ends with double -ee: entre + e (two e’s).

Definitions

  1. noun(U.S.) The main dish of a meal.
  2. noun(Often outside the U.S.) A first course or starter served before the main dish.
  3. nounAn entrance or a way in; the act of entering (less common in modern English).

Examples

  • “For my entree, I ordered grilled salmon with rice.”
  • “The menu listed three entrees and several vegetarian options.”
  • “At the French restaurant, we shared an entree of soup before the main course.”

Synonyms

main coursemain dishstarterappetizerentrance

Antonyms

exit

Translations

ES plato principal (EE. UU.); entrante (en muchos países)PT prato principal (EUA); entrada (em muitos países)FR entrée

Common misspellings

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