Entremets (Noun)
Meaning
A dish that is served with, but is subordinate to, a main course.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The soup and salad were considered entremets, providing a palate cleanser between courses.
- Her skills as a pastry chef really shone with the beautifully presented entremets accompanying the roast dinner.
- Before serving the main course, a variety of cold entremets were arranged on a separate platter for guests to snack on.
- Although delicious in its own right, the confit was ultimately just an entremet, supporting the show-stopping duck breast.
- Several dishes, such as breads, fruits, and pickles, served as entremets at the casual family dinner gathering.