main course

Example Sentences

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I couldn’t understand why we all weren’t skipping the main course and heading right for dessert.

From Literature

“Unless that meat’s the appetizer, and we’re the main course,” said George.

From Literature

He made a grand gesture with his arms, as if presenting the main course of a decadent meal.

From Literature

Many guests bristle when they can’t be seated as incomplete parties, or order appetizers without putting in their main course order.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, thanks to inflation and stubbornly high grocery bills, they’re more often getting promoted—sometimes to the main course.

From The Wall Street Journal