entremets Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a dish that is served with, but is subordinate to, a main course
    side dish; side order.

WordNet

En`tre*mets" noun singular & plural
Etymology
F., fr. entre between + mets a dish, mess.
Definitions
  1. (Cookery) A side dish; a dainty or relishing dish usually eaten after the joints or principal dish; also, a sweetmeat, served with a dinner.
  2. Any small entertainment between two greater ones. R.

Webster 1913