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
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Come for the golden-hour views of the Duomo, and stay for the hors d'oeuvres and aperitivo, a session that can easily turn into dinner.
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The inn is relaxed and welcoming, with unique touches like nightly wine and hors d'oeuvres and complimentary ice cream treats delivered to your room.
—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
Beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024
Get the recipe > Deviled Eggs These classic hors d'oeuvres are welcome at all gatherings, from Easter brunch to the coffee table during the Super Bowl.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The inn is relaxed and welcoming, with unique touches like nightly wine and hors d'oeuvres and complimentary ice cream treats delivered to your room.
—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
Beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024
Get the recipe > Deviled Eggs These classic hors d'oeuvres are welcome at all gatherings, from Easter brunch to the coffee table during the Super Bowl.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hors d'oeuvre
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“Hors d'oeuvre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hors%20d%27oeuvre. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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