English · Food & Drink
main course
/ˌmeɪn ˈkɔːs/
[/ˌmeɪn ˈkɔːs/]
principal dish of meal
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The main course is the largest and most important dish of a meal.
Example
For the main course he chose roasted lamb served with potatoes and a rich red sauce.
For the main course he chose roasted lamb served with potatoes and a rich red sauce.
Etymology
A compound of 'main' (chief) and 'course' (a part of a meal served at one time).
How & Where It’s Used
The central dish of a meal, between the starter and dessert.