Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe phrase "a first course" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to the initial dish served in a multi-course meal, often in the context of dining or menus.
Example: "For our dinner party, we decided to serve a light salad as a first course."
Alternatives: "an appetizer" or "a starter."
Exact(57)
Serves 4 as a first course.
Yield: 4 servings, as a first course.
Serves four, as a first course.
Antipasto, in Italian cuisine, a first course or appetizer.
Our favorite restaurant serves olives as a first course.
Yield: 4 servings, more as a first course.
Yield: 8 servings as a first course or light lunch.
"I never do a first course," she said.
Serves four to six, as a first course.
Yield: 4 servings as a first course, 2 to 3 as a main course.
Yield: 6 servings as a first course, 12 or more with drinks.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com