canapé

noun

Definition of canapénext
as in appetizer

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Recent Examples of canapé Cocktail hours—with canapes and your choice of drinks, headlined by whisky and Champagne—led to three-course dinners. — Jake Emen, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025 Rascal has a flat-top roof where the group gathered most nights for canapes and sundowners at anchor, or when under way, sat in lounges on the sun deck, watching the islands in the distance. — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2025 There likely will be canapes to enjoy as well, such as dates with sunflower cream. — Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 Fairmont Gold rooms include amenities that include Champagne in the room on arrival, a hot breakfast, an exclusive all-day lounge, sunset canapes, and more. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for canapé
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canapé
  1. appetizer
  2. nibble
Noun
  • The winning appetizer, though, was the aesthetically humble but nonetheless delicious jumbo lump crab cake, a mustardy affair crowned with pickled radish.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • While release is still a few months out, a deeply satisfying appetizer can be had on the new episode of the Sad Song Queens podcast, out July 29.
    — Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of appetizer
Noun
  • Chipmunks dig in planters to bury food or nibble on bulbs and foliage.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
  • And the consequences of a curious nibble can range from vomiting to emergency surgery to death.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of nibble

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“Canapé.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canap%C3%A9. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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