main dish

Example Sentences

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Sometimes the best dinner is one without a main dish.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

That’s the beginnings of an amazingly delicious, yet simple, main dish included in the new “Catan: The Official Cookbook.”

From Washington Times • Sep. 11, 2023

The prices she charges for a combo of soup, main dish and juice are not affordable to everyone here.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2023

Dinner doesn’t have to be a main dish and two to three sides.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 9, 2023

Like in a stew or as flavoring for the main dish.

From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez