main dish

noun

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

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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 Colorful, crisp, and refreshing, this Spur-of-the-Moment salad makes a satisfying side or main dish, and can be made in less than 30 minutes. Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 June 2026 An à la carte breakfast menu is served in the same tranquil setting, with hosts offering trays of fresh pasties, juices, and yogurts to complement your main dish. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 May 2026 Make these main dish-worthy salads the stars of your next gathering. Victoria Caruso, Washington Post, 10 May 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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