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entrée

[ahn-trey] / ˈɑn treɪ /


entree


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The reality competition features four chefs who transform baskets of mystery items into an appetizer, entrée or a dessert.

From Salon Jun. 15, 2026

Each entrée contained approximately 3.0-3.5 ounces of meat and was served in foods such as fajitas, burgers, stew, burritos, and stir fry.

From Science Daily May 22, 2026

David Lynch died just about a year ago, and provides entrée into an aspect of the Brooks legacy that may offer up genuine revelations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 20, 2026

Baker Hughes has relationships with the national oil companies in the Middle East, giving Flexsteel an entrée to grow dramatically over time.

From Barron's Jan. 16, 2026

“I happen to know he’s right over there in the petting zoo and was not the main entrée at dinner. So go tell your bad jokes somewhere else.”

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling

A guest uses a silicon brush to apply sauces onto an entree, a nod to abstractionist Jackson Pollock.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

The median cost of a chicken entree is $28—more than fish and shellfish entrees, both $25, despite chicken being a lower cost ingredient, according to the firm’s 2026 data.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

“The Ipcress File” was Deighton’s entree to a jet-setting, swinging ’60s.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 27, 2026

Chili’s offers a deal with a drink, appetizer and entree that starts at $10.99.

From MarketWatch Jan. 6, 2026

When Torrance couldn’t finish his entree, Louie dropped onto the plate like a vulture.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand

From snacks and frozen entrées to chocolates and side dishes, there is truly something to satisfy any palate.

From Salon Jan. 28, 2023

It’s a similar concept: tapas-style small plates and entrées served family style.

From Seattle Times Nov. 27, 2021

The restaurant has added a three-course, family-style meal priced at $160, with a rotating list of five nibbles and starters, three entrées, two sides and five seasonal desserts to share.

From Washington Times May 28, 2019

It’s tempting to maximize on the kitchen’s range by ordering only smaller plates like these, which make up most of the menu, but the entrées are excellent, too.

From The New Yorker May 3, 2019

We picked a nice wine to go with our entrées.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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