in the main

phrase

: in general

—used to say that a statement is true in most cases or at most times

The workers are in the main very capable.

The weather has in the main been quite good.

Examples of in the main in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Breakfast is served in the main dining room and leans buffet. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026

And the one-woman comedy show now has a Newton, Massachusetts, native in the main role. — CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Even this decision, to make romance an important but not defining force in the main character’s emotional life, goes against the grain for female characters on the silver screen. — Caitlin White, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026

The Rooms With eight minimalist guest rooms in the main house (all but one on the first floor) and three freestanding, sea-facing forest cottages, all 11 keys are both chic and cozy. — Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for in the main

• aeroplane
• appertain
• ascertain
• capitaine
• cassegrain
• cellophane
• chatelaine
• counterpane
• entertain
• halothane
• hurricane
• hyperplane