pièce de résistance
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noun \pē-ˌes-də-rə-ˌzē-ˈstän(t)s, -rā-, -ˈstäⁿs\ plural pièces de ré·sis·tance \same\
Definition of PIÈCE DE RÉSISTANCE
1
: the chief dish of a meal
2
: an outstanding item or event : showpiece
See Examples of PIÈCE DE RÉSISTANCE
- The pièce de résistance of the whole concert was when the two bands came onstage to perform together.
- The waiter suggested we try the restaurant's pièce de résistance: the chocolate soufflé.
Origin of PIÈCE DE RÉSISTANCE
French, literally, piece of resistance
First Known Use: 1839
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