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 bar and pub has a wide food selection of appetizers, burgers, salads, flatbreads, sandwiches, bowls and mains.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Professional and amateur cooks from throughout the area will serve samples of their favorite appetizers, entrees and desserts while competing for votes and bragging rights.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of appetizer
Noun
  • Protect your nibbles from Giuseppe, the resident seagull, who was particularly interested in my anchovies on toast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The menu is as unfussy as the dishes on it—divided into nibbles and small and large plates, all highlighted by Ottolenghi’s quintessential bright, citrusy Middle Eastern flavors.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 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 17 Oct. 2026.

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