main dish

noun

: the main food prepared for a meal
The main dish was poached salmon.

Examples of main dish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 8 A decadent main dish calls for a companion side dish that lifts, complements, and balances the flavor of everything else on the menu. Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025 Red meat as a main dish is reserved for special occasions. Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025 The dinner includes a selection of appetizers, salads, and a main dish of turkey plus sides and dessert. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024 Bone-in roasts: Figure about 1 pound per person if that is your main dish. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for main dish 

Dictionary Entries Near main dish

Cite this Entry

“Main dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/main%20dish. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!