pièce de résistance

noun pièce de ré·sis·tance \pē-ˌes-də-rə-ˌzē-ˈstän(t)s, -rā-, -ˈstäⁿs\

: the best or most important thing or event

plural pièces de ré·sis·tance \same\

Full Definition of PIÈCE DE RÉSISTANCE

: the chief dish of a meal

: an outstanding item or event : showpiece

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French, literally, piece of resistance

First Known Use: 1839

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