Entree

Pronunciation: /ˈɑnˌtreɪ/

Definitions of entree

noun a dish served as the main course of a meal

Example Sentences

A1 I ordered the chicken entree for dinner.

A2 The restaurant offers a variety of entrees, including pasta and steak.

B1 The entree was delicious, but the dessert was even better.

B2 The chef's special entree featured a unique blend of flavors.

C1 The entree was beautifully presented and tasted exquisite.

C2 The entree was a culinary masterpiece, showcasing the chef's skill and creativity.

Examples of entree in a Sentence

formal The entree options at the restaurant included steak, salmon, and a vegetarian pasta dish.

informal I'm not sure what to order for my entree, everything on the menu looks so good!

slang I'm gonna dive into this entree like there's no tomorrow.

figurative Her acceptance speech was just the entree to her long and successful career in politics.

Grammatical Forms of entree

• past tense: entered
• plural: entrees
• comparative: more entree
• superlative: most entree
• present tense: enters
• future tense: will entree
• perfect tense: has entree
• continuous tense: is entreeing
• singular: entree
• positive degree: entree
• infinitive: to entree
• gerund: entreeing
• participle: entreeing

Origin and Evolution of entree

First Known Use: 1555 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'entree' originated from the French word 'entrée' which means 'entrance' or 'beginning'. In the culinary context, it referred to the first course of a meal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'entree' in English shifted to refer to the main course of a meal, particularly in American English. In British English, 'entree' is still used to refer to a starter or appetizer.