plural hors d'oeuvres also hors d'oeuvre
ȯr-ˈdərv(z) 
: any of various savory foods usually served as appetizers
Examples of hors d'oeuvre in a Sentence
a tray of assorted hors d'oeuvres
Recent Examples on the Web
As hors d'oeuvres and champagne glasses were passed, luminaries from the art world arrived in resplendent fashion; Misty Copeland graced the scene in a black floral bustier dress, while Agnes Gund shimmered in a sequined black jacket.
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Maia Torres, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
For pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres, try the cheese and charcuterie board with one of the many specialty cocktails or craft beers.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024
The reception kicked off with a cocktail hour, as well as hors d'oeuvres including crab cakes, bruschetta and buffalo chicken spring rolls.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
The evening commenced poolside with sips of cocktails and bites of hors d'oeuvres as a local Mariachi band performed.
—Erin Michelle Newberg, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2024
The in-house concierge hosts a hors d'oeuvres and drinks event for owners during the winter.
—Lauren Beale, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Our Arancini with Pomodoro Dipping Sauce makes a fantastic starter or hors d'oeuvres for an Italian feast.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
Guests indulge in tasty hors d'oeuvres, a gourmet raw bar, and handcrafted cocktails all topped off with a fantastic seafood dinner with live music.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Over 700 guests sipped and guzzled espresso martinis and delectable hors d'oeuvres, with lively tunes courtesy of DJ Jade Croo.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2024
Maia Torres, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
For pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres, try the cheese and charcuterie board with one of the many specialty cocktails or craft beers.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024
The reception kicked off with a cocktail hour, as well as hors d'oeuvres including crab cakes, bruschetta and buffalo chicken spring rolls.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
The evening commenced poolside with sips of cocktails and bites of hors d'oeuvres as a local Mariachi band performed.
—Erin Michelle Newberg, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2024
The in-house concierge hosts a hors d'oeuvres and drinks event for owners during the winter.
—Lauren Beale, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Our Arancini with Pomodoro Dipping Sauce makes a fantastic starter or hors d'oeuvres for an Italian feast.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
Guests indulge in tasty hors d'oeuvres, a gourmet raw bar, and handcrafted cocktails all topped off with a fantastic seafood dinner with live music.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Over 700 guests sipped and guzzled espresso martinis and delectable hors d'oeuvres, with lively tunes courtesy of DJ Jade Croo.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2024
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“Hors d'oeuvre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hors%20d%27oeuvre. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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