Definition

Describing something that consists of or involves several courses, often used in the context of meals or educational programs.

Example

The restaurant offers a multicourse meal that includes appetizers, main dishes, and desserts.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new restaurant downtown?

Yeah, I heard they serve a multicourse meal that's supposed to be amazing.

I really want to try it; I love when meals have multiple courses.

Same here! It makes dining out feel so much more special.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Multicourse is formed from "multi-" (meaning many) and "course" (from Old French *cours*, meaning a path or a series of lessons). The word refers to having many paths or series of lessons, typically in an educational context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('multi-') paths or series of lessons ('course') — that's what multicourse means.

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