: an appetizer consisting of a piece of bread or toast or a cracker topped with a savory spread (such as caviar or cheese) compare hors d'oeuvre
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Cocktail hours—with canapes and your choice of drinks, headlined by whisky and Champagne—led to three-course dinners.
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Jake Emen, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
There likely will be canapes to enjoy as well, such as dates with sunflower cream.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Like the canape course, the dessert has multiple elements.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Fairmont Gold rooms include amenities that include Champagne in the room on arrival, a hot breakfast, an exclusive all-day lounge, sunset canapes, and more.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Jake Emen, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
There likely will be canapes to enjoy as well, such as dates with sunflower cream.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Like the canape course, the dessert has multiple elements.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Fairmont Gold rooms include amenities that include Champagne in the room on arrival, a hot breakfast, an exclusive all-day lounge, sunset canapes, and more.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Canapé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canap%C3%A9. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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