Piece De Resistance Definition
pyĕs də rā-zē-stäɴs
noun
An outstanding accomplishment.
American Heritage
The principal dish of a meal.
Webster's New World
The main item or event in a series.
Webster's New World
(idiomatic) A masterpiece; the most memorable accomplishment of one's career or lifetime.
Wiktionary
(idiomatic) A masterpiece; the most memorable accomplishment of one's career or lifetime.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- showpiece
- collector's item
Other Word Forms of Piece De Resistance
Noun
Singular:
piece de resistanceOrigin of Piece De Resistance
French pièce piece de of, with résistance staying power, lastingness
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From French pièce de résistance.
From Wiktionary
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