entrée — the main course of a meal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the main course of a meal
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːntreɪ/
Example Sentences
- The restaurant's lobster entrée costs more than my monthly phone bill.
- His MBA degree served as an entrée into the corporate world.
- I ordered the fish entrée but got chicken - apparently the waiter speaks a different language than I do.
entrée
NOUN[/ˈɑːntreɪ/]
the main course of a meal
a professional waiter in a crisp uniform carefully carries a beautifully plated steak dinner on a silver tray. He approaches a well-dressed couple sitting at a candlelit table with anticipation. The waiter gracefully sets down the perfectly cooked main course as steam rises from the hot plate. The couple's eyes light up as they see their awaiting dinner being presented. Other diners at nearby tables enjoy their own main courses in the background. the main course of a meal being served as the centerpiece of the dining experience
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Entrée originated in French court language where it denoted the 'right of entry' or 'admission' to approach the king. The term later evolved to describe the 'entrance' into the main course of a formal meal, transferring the ceremonial sense of access to the dining context.
Breakdown
entrer (to enter, from Latin intrare) + -ée (feminine noun suffix), literally meaning 'a entering' or 'an entry'.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The restaurant's lobster entrée costs more than my monthly phone bill.”
“His MBA degree served as an entrée into the corporate world.”
“I ordered the fish entrée but got chicken - apparently the waiter speaks a different language than I do.”
“The charity event provided an entrée to networking opportunities.”
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