entremets
en·tre·mets
entremets · entremets
A side dish, or a small dish of savories served between coursesA side dish (often of vegetables), or a small dish of savories served between courses.
/ˈɑn.tɹəˌmeɪ/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A side dish (often of vegetables), or a small dish of savories served between courses.
a dish that is served with, but is subordinate to, a main course
(countable, uncountable)A dessert.
Origin
Borrowed from French entremets. Replaced earlier Middle English entermes, from Old FrenchBorrowed from French entremets. Replaced earlier Middle English entermes, from Old French entremés.
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Forms
plural: entremetsSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a dish that is served with, but is subordinate to, a main course:side dishside order
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedentremet
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable