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entree

noun
  1. the act of entering
    “I made a graceful entree into the ballroom.”
    entrance
  2. something that provides access to get in or get out
    “We used a hidden door when we needed unobserved entree into the library.”
    entrance
  3. the right to enter
    “Our diplomatic passports were our entree into high society.”
    accessionaccessadmissionadmittance
  4. the principal dish of a meal, in American English
    “After passing on the appetizer course, we dug into our entrees.”
    main course
  5. A dish served before the main course, outside of North America. Note that American English uses the same word to refer to the main dish.
    “After stuffing ourselves on entrees, we couldn't eat another bite when the main dish was served.”