amuse-bouche

noun

ə-ˈmyüz-ˈbüsh

ˈä-ˌmüz-ˈbüsh

-ˌmᵫz-

plural amuse-bouches also amuses-bouches ə-ˈmyüz-büsh

-ˈbü-shəz,

ˈä-ˌmüz-ˈbüsh

-ˈbü-shəz,

-ˌmᵫz-

Synonyms of amuse-bouche next

: a small complimentary appetizer offered at some restaurants

Examples of amuse-bouche in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Advertisement Plus, the horror elements have actual life-or-death stakes; for a while that makes the silliness of the film’s amuse-bouche jolts and set pieces diverting enough. —

Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2023 En Cuisine The atmosphere at this cozy spot in Brive-la-Gaillarde may be relaxed, but the food is ambitious: think amuse-bouches like foie gras with truffle gelée and celery, but no white tablecloths. —

Nina Caplan, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2023 Any number of Korean tasting menus start with an amuse-bouche or two and end with mignardises. —

Pete Wells, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2023 For $135, guests can opt for this six-course meal starting with a stone fruit ceviche amuse-bouche and culminating with a pan-roasted New York steak. —

Camryn Brewer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2023 French amuse-bouches and Italian antipasti are dwarfed by the typical Brazilian dish of beef, rice and beans. —

Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post, 28 June 2023

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