hors d'oeuvre

noun

\ ȯr-ˈdərv

plural hors d'oeuvres also hors d'oeuvre\ ȯr-ˈdərv(z)

Definition of hors d'oeuvre

: 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

The event offers diners a chance to vote on their favorite hors d'oeuvres. — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "2018 Cleveland's Finest Hors D'oeuvre Contest is set," 8 Jan. 2018 Davis hosted a dinner for 26 at her uber-modern River Oaks home, with mint julep lemonade cocktails and hors d'oeuvres followed by a dinner of shrimp and griz, fress veggies and an assortment of desserts from Canopy. — Diane Cowen, Houston Chronicle, "Lamp, tabletop designer Christopher Spitzmiller visits Houston," 15 May 2018 The menu includes hors d'oeuvres, a buffet dinner and dessert. — Courant Community, "Community News For The Valley Edition," 13 Mar. 2018 Saturday, May 12: Amy's Arbors will hold a Bourbon tasting at 7 p.m. The one-hour educational tasting includes four premium bourbons and hors d'oeuvres. — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "Wine calendar: Little Italy Wines' annual Toga Party is set, Royal Park Fine Wines Italian tasting, 750ml Wines classes, more," 8 May 2018 The apartment was grand, the hors d'oeuvres (newborn potatoes stuffed with beluga) delicious, the champagne (Krug) intoxicating, and the guest list glittering. — Gully Wells, Town & Country, "Elegant Expletives: A Socialite's Guide to the F-Bomb," 7 Aug. 2014 There will be special guests, music, drinks and party hors d'oeuvres. — Jane Napier Neely, latimes.com, "The Valley Line: ‘Floaters’ convene at Community Center for their most recent happy hour," 9 Apr. 2018 Admission includes access to all activities, two drink tickets, and heavy hors d'oeuvres. — Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, "Get your 'boo' on this week at these wickedly good Halloween events in Louisville," 24 Oct. 2017 This event recognizes a student's ability to prepare cold dishes such as salads, hors d'oeuvres, appetizers, canapes, pates and terrines. — Shirley Macfarland, cleveland.com, "Polaris Baking and Pastry Arts students shine at state competition: Strong Points," 13 May 2018

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