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The culinary sense of entrée can be traced back to 18th-century Britain. In those days a formal dinner could include not only the principal courses of soup, fish, meat, and dessert, but also an impressive array of side dishes. Between the fish and meat courses would come a small side dish, and because this secondary dish came immediately before the centerpiece of the meal, it was called the entrée, being, in effect, the entrance to the really important part of the meal. As dining habits have changed, meals have become simpler, and fewer courses are served. However, in the US, the course following the appetizer continued to be called the entrée, perhaps because it is a French word, and anything French always sounds elegant.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Kountry Kitchen: Order by Nov. 23 for a feast with your choice of chicken ($250), turkey ($300) or ham ($320) as an entree.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Dick’s Last Resort is offering veterans and active military a free entree up to $25.99 value on Nov. 11.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 11 Nov. 2024
Is Outback Steakhouse giving free meals for Veterans Day 2024?
Outback Steakhouse is providing active-duty military and veterans a free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage with the purchase of an adult entree on Nov. 11.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Nov. 2024
The restaurant offers sit-down dining with entrees such as roast turkey ($31), tenderloin tips ($31), roast young duckling ($39) or prime rib ($48), which include soup or salad and a choice of potato and dessert.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Dave & Buster's Dave & Buster's is celebrating the day with a $19.99 Eat, Drink and Play combo meal, which includes a $10 power card, entree and drink.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The menu includes a selection of 10 entrees, from the country biscuit breakfast to Brioche French toast and more, available all day for dine-in only.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Choose from a select menu of entrees, including a 6-ounce sirloin steak, country fried chicken, pulled pork served with two sides and a soft drink, tea or coffee.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Entrée.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entr%C3%A9e. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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entrée
nounfrom French entrée "act or manner of entering"
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