entrée

noun

ˈän-ˌtrā How to pronounce entrée (audio)
variants or entree
Definition of entréenext
as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in entrée to the country club is through sponsorship by someone who is already a member

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Recent Examples of entrée Enjoy the chicken as an entree with rice or vegetables on the side, or use it to top a salad. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026 Still, the entrees at dinner could take some more risks and compete more with magic being the main event. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 It’s known for its Cook Out Trays, which offer a choice of one entree, two sides and a drink. — Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026 But in 2024, the Disney team unveiled a new menu, focused primarily on ‘build-your-own’ rice bowl and salad options alongside a couple of handheld entrees. — Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for entrée
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrée
  1. access
  2. entry
  3. admission
  4. accession
  5. entrance
Noun
  • The department urged residents to secure access points to crawlspaces and to remove anything that would attract the coyote from the outside of their homes.
    — Alys Martinez, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities have limited or restricted access to another 123 sites because of environmental conditions or obstacles that could hinder an evacuation in the event of a wildfire.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of access
Noun
  • At the same time, the price of entry for many recognisable heritage handbags has moved comfortably into four figures, and frequently several thousand dollars.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Spray the solution at key entry points around the house, such as windows, doors and near plumbing.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of entry
Noun
  • In another Yolo County embezzlement case, former UC Davis Fire Chief Nathan Jon Trauernicht also sought admission to the mental health diversion program.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • That includes creating such a trust for asset protection purposes, since that is basically an admission of a purpose to defeat creditors.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of admission
Noun
  • Internationally, he was best remembered for leading China’s accession to the World Trade Organization in 2001, paving the way for double-digit growth that has fueled China’s rise as a major global power.
    — CNN Staff, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Alderton has played a significant role in several major royal events, including Charles’s accession to the throne in 2022 and Harry and Meghan’s royal exit in 2020.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of accession
Noun
  • There’s a rich sense of history here, too, from the naming of all four stands after club legends and former owner Sir Jack Hayward to the statue of England great Billy Wright that sits outside the main entrance on Waterloo Road.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Elsewhere is an exercise room, an art studio, and an office suite with its own entrance, as well as a primary suite boasting a walk-in closet and a luxe bath flowing out to a serene meditation garden with a hot tub.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of entrance

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“Entrée.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entr%C3%A9e. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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