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

Elevate beloved potato salad into a hearty main dish with only 10 ingredients and less than 30 minutes. — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026

Jump to recipe Cool, crisp shrimp remoulade is the perfect light, yet indulgent main dish to serve this summer. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026

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

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
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• crawfish
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• flatfish
• goldfish
• groundfish
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