ENTRÉE Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

entrée

noun

ˈän-ˌtrā

variants or entree

Definition of entrée

as in access

the means or right of entering or participating in entrée to the country club is through sponsorship by someone who is already a member

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Recent Examples of entrée There will be plenty of chances for Swain to break down defenders and attempt to wow on his way to the basket — but those moments will be a garnish rather than the main entree of his rookie season. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 The menu at Coconuts on the Beach features conch fritters, coconut shrimp, and specialty entrees that can be enjoyed overlooking the beach or listening to live music. — Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 In addition to brunch and dessert, The Magic Castle offers a dinner menu with classic cocktails, salads, soups and entrees such as prime rib, pork chops and citrus rosemary chicken. — Sarah Linn june 23, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026 Cotoletta also serves only one entree, veal Milanese, a concept that did so well in Miami that owners Ignacio Lopez Mancisidor, Mattia Cicognani and Andrea Fraquelli opened a second location in Miami Beach at the end of 2025. — Connie Ogle june 15, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for entrée

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Noun

Additionally, the building has access to a parking spot for two cars.

— Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
In the new terminal, airport officials say, the walk from the entrance to the farthest gate will be 1,285 feet, down from 1,600 feet now, with wider corridors and sidewalks and access to power plugs for devices from every seat.

— Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of access

Noun

Now that space is a market and not just a proving ground, the engineering that was once the whole game is only the cost of entry — and as in any maturing market, most ventures will not make it past that threshold.

— Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Prosecutors have alleged that Millete physically abused May, pointing to her past journal entries.

— Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of entry

Noun

Knoebels Amusement Resort, the nation's largest free-admission park, is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
The access fee itself has been widely criticized by activists, housing advocates and opposition politicians for not doing enough to ease crowding in the city, while reducing Venice to a tourist attraction by charging admission.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of admission

Noun

Since King Charles' accession to the British throne in 2022, Prince William and Kate Middleton have routinely been the first royals to greet visiting dignitaries for state visits.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
During that time, accession talks are slated to accelerate for Ukraine and Moldova, among others.

— Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

Definition of accession

Noun

In the new terminal, airport officials say, the walk from the entrance to the farthest gate will be 1,285 feet, down from 1,600 feet now, with wider corridors and sidewalks and access to power plugs for devices from every seat.

— Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
What is meaningful at the entrance of the store can quickly become irrelevant in an aisle.

— Gadi Graus, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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