Entree/ˈɑːntreɪ/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variance In the U.S., 'entree' refers to the main course, different from its French origin. I'll have the steak as my entree, please. Pro Tip 2/3American Usage 'Entree' in American dining typically means the heaviest, most substantial dish of the meal. The vegetarian entree is very filling. Pro Tip 3/3Order Placement Entrees are ordered after appetizers or starters in a full-course meal. After the soup, I'll decide on the entree.