Beginner Eating Out

Main Course

/meɪn kɔːs/ noun

Meaning

The largest and most important dish of a meal, usually eaten after the starter.

हिंदी मेंभोजन का सबसे बड़ा और सबसे महत्वपूर्ण व्यंजन, जो आमतौर पर स्टार्टर के बाद खाया जाता है।

Example Sentences

“What are you having for your main course?”

आप अपने मुख्य व्यंजन में क्या ले रहे हैं?

“The main course took a while to arrive.”

मुख्य व्यंजन आने में काफी समय लगा।

⚠ Common Mistake

Often just called "the main" informally ("I'll have the main"), especially in casual British conversation.

Good to Know

Synonyms
entrée
Antonyms
starter
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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