The main course of a meal, especially in American dining.
From French 'entrée' meaning 'entrance' or 'entry,' originally referring to the course that entered or preceded the main roast in French cuisine. In American usage, it evolved to mean the main course itself, while in French cuisine it still refers to the course before the main dish.
The word 'entrée' creates one of the most amusing cultural confusions between French and American dining! While Americans use it to mean the main course, the French still use it for what Americans would call an appetizer or starter course.
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