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entremets

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • singular: /ˈɑn.tɹəˌmeɪ/
  • singular:
  • singular: /ˈɑn.tɹəˌmeɪz/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A side dish (often of vegetables), or a small dish of savories served between courses.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A dessert.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

a dish that is served with, but is subordinate to, a main course

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: side dish, side order

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: dish

Narrower terms: mushy peas, raita

History

Etymology

Borrowed from French entremets. Replaced earlier Middle English entermes, from Old French entremés.