amuse-bouche

noun

Definition of amuse-bouchenext
as in appetizer

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Recent Examples of amuse-bouche But judging from this amuse-bouche, jury is still out on the romantic leads. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026 India has deep literary traditions in several regional languages, and this delicious novella, translated from Kannada, is a perfect amuse-bouche. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 27 May 2026 Not that everything’s rustic—take the pommes pavé, which started out as an amuse-bouche on Ramie’s refined dinner menu. — Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026 But the house is full of women’s basketball fans across the board, all of whom love the WNBA and are, perhaps, treating the game as an amuse-bouche for the season ahead. — Yohana Desta, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for amuse-bouche
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  1. appetizer
  2. antipasto
  3. cocktail
  4. starter
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  • Snacks and appetizers $7-$28, most mains $27-$56, desserts $17-$19.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Agentic demand SpaceX's earnings also served as an appetizer of sorts for Meta Platforms' report on Wednesday night.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of appetizer
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  • This antipasto meets salad is what summer dinner party dreams are made of.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • The market can accommodate pretty much any Italian food craving, offering everything from antipasto to Zeppole di San Giuseppe (a seasonal specialty dessert).
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Definition of antipasto
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  • Aside from the immediate vocal strain and airway inflammation noted by otolaryngologists, major health institutions warn that regular vaping exposes the body to a cocktail of toxic chemicals, cardiovascular strain and respiratory risks.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The property also brings LoLa 41, known for seafood and sushi, and the intimate 41 Below cocktail and private-dining space to town.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of cocktail
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  • Bo threw for 2,006 yards and 30 touchdowns with three interceptions through seven games this season to bring the team to a 6-1 record in his first season as a starter, the outlet reported.
    — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The Georgia quarterback threw two interceptions for the first time as the Bulldogs’ starter and had a costly late fumble that set up Auburn’s game-winning field goal.
    — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026
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