entree

• Substantiv, das das Hauptgericht einer Mahlzeit bezeichnet oder, in manchen Kontexten, ein vor dem Hauptgericht serviertes Gericht.

A noun referring to the main course of a meal, or in some contexts, a dish served before the main course.

1. Main course (American English)B1formalamerican

   The main dish of a meal, typically served after the appetizer.

   Hauptgang

   • For the entree, I ordered the grilled salmon.
   • The restaurant offers a choice of three entrees.
   • She decided on the pasta as her entree.

   Synonymemain course

2. Starter or appetizer (British English)B1formalbritish

   A small dish served before the main course.

   Vorspeise

   • We shared a prawn cocktail as an entree.
   • The entree was a light soup.
   • He ordered the pâté as his entree.

   Synonymeappetizerstarter

3. Right of entry or accessB2formal

   The right or privilege to enter a place or join a group.

   Zutritt

   • Her connections gave her entree into high society.
   • The invitation provided entree to the exclusive club.
   • A degree from a top university can be an entree to a good career.

   Synonymeaccessadmissionadmittanceentryingress

   Antonymebanbarexclusionprohibition