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

The menu, prepared by Chef Craig Barbour from ROOTS Catering, will include passed hors d’oeuvres and seasonal plates such as a chicken breast and risotto main dish and blackberry tart dessert. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026

This simple presentation works best when serving orzo alongside a main dish with sauce. — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026

However, unlike the pot roast which cooks all day, this main dish comes together in just 35 minutes. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

DiMaria says it can be grilled or pan-seared, then cut into strips or cubes for a main dish. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026

Rhymes for main dish

• bluefish
• catfish
• codfish
• crawfish
• dogfish
• finfish
• flatfish
• goldfish
• groundfish
• kingfish
• offish
• redfish