: a coarse cloth made in the Pacific islands from the pounded bark especially of the paper mulberry and usually decorated with geometric patterns
: an hors d'oeuvre served with drinks especially in Spanish bars
—usually used in plural
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025
In 1993, Andrés moved to Washington, D.C., to run the kitchen at the tapas restaurant Jaleo.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
There also is a selection of tapas created by chef Fulvio Pierangelini, creative food director of Rocco Forte Hotels, and served on porcelain pieces hailing from the Aquazzura Casa collection.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
Other year’s Champions Dinners have featured tapas, sushi and English roasts.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Caffè Monte Baldo Located on a quiet side street, this historic wine bar has a vast selection of cicchetti (Venetian tapas) to pair with wines by the glass or bottle.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025
In 1993, Andrés moved to Washington, D.C., to run the kitchen at the tapas restaurant Jaleo.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
There also is a selection of tapas created by chef Fulvio Pierangelini, creative food director of Rocco Forte Hotels, and served on porcelain pieces hailing from the Aquazzura Casa collection.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
Other year’s Champions Dinners have featured tapas, sushi and English roasts.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Tapa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tapa. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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