ENTRÉE Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

entrée

noun

ˈän-ˌtrā

variants or entree

Definition of entrée

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

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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

But analysts see the slide as an attractive entry point for investors, highlighting the company's scalable licensing model and the potential for licensees to benefit from the next wave of data center growth.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Every current season ticket holder will be automatically entered into a random drawing for the promotion, with every season ticket counting as an entry.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 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

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
Alderton has played a massive role in supporting King Charles, 77, notably in preparing for the sovereign's 2022 accession to the throne, 2023 coronation ceremony and the first years of his reign.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Definition of accession

Noun

Located inside Bookman’s Alley, the restaurant’s entrance is tucked away from plain sight, which Kim said is what initially attracted them both to the space.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
As the sun rose, more people began gathering at the entrance, including cyclists, walkers and even a unicyclist hoping to make history in his own way.

— Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

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