en·trée or en·tree 
/ˈɑ:nˌtreɪ/ noun
plural en·trées or en·trees /ˈɑ:nˌtreɪ/ noun 1 [count] : the main dish of a meal especially in a restaurant
▪ We had steak as an entrée. 2 formal a [count] : the act or manner of entering something
▪ She made a graceful entrée [=entrance] into the ballroom. ▪ His entrée [=entry] into the restaurant business was unexpected.
b [noncount] : the right to enter something
▪ His family connections have given him entrée [=entry] into the most exclusive clubs in the city.
▪ We had steak as an entrée.
▪ She made a graceful entrée [=entrance] into the ballroom. ▪ His entrée [=entry] into the restaurant business was unexpected.
b [noncount] : the right to enter something
▪ His family connections have given him entrée [=entry] into the most exclusive clubs in the city.
