amuse-bouches

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variants also amuses-bouches
plural of amuse-bouche
as in canapés

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  1. appetizers
  2. cocktails
  3. starters
Noun
  • The cold appetizers pair the crunchy textures of wood-ear fungus or cucumber with a sheen of bright chili oil.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • On the app, deals like Blue Sushi Sake Grill’s Monday-Saturday happy hour and Fric and Frac’s buy one, get one half off appetizers are populated on a map.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of appetizers
Noun
  • Guests share pupu platters and drink rum cocktails beneath the glow of colored lamps.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • Where to grab a cocktail Like pretty much everywhere else, cocktails are expensive in Charlotte.
    — Evan Moore July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of cocktails
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  • But this is the first time all three were voted as starters, with Boston also getting that honor in 2023 and 2025, while Clark has been a starter the last two years.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • With most starters sitting out the preseason opener and Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel dealing with hamstring injuries, Stefanski turned to Sanders as the starter and primary option Friday night.
    — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025
Definition of starters
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