main dish

noun

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

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This gorgeous dinner includes a main dish and a side from one pan. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026 Instead, focus on one main dish that’s sweet, spicy, and saucy, and requires only one fork and knife. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026 The recipe takes a while, but most of the cooking is hands-free, leaving plenty of time to prepare a main dish like pork chops or chicken. Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 23 Jan. 2026 Patrons can choose a main dish between Pappardelle alla Bolognese, Rigatoni alla Vodka or Buffalo Margherita Pizza, then will finish the meal off with a choice of either tiramisu or gelato. R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for main dish

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“Main dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/main%20dish. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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