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a food served in small portions before the main part of a meal
a tray of assorted hors d'oeuvres
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Recent Examples of hors d'oeuvre
Although the invitation stated that hors d'oeuvres will be provided, the Redditor doesn't believe that meets formal wedding expectations.
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Enjoy live music and hors d'oeuvres along the way.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Dec. 2025
Have each course center on a classic fall produce type, from hors d'oeuvres to the main dish.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
For hors d'oeuvres, highlights include tuna carpaccio, French onion soup, steak tartare and the escargot and foie gras parfait that Starr loves.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Enjoy live music and hors d'oeuvres along the way.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Dec. 2025
Have each course center on a classic fall produce type, from hors d'oeuvres to the main dish.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
For hors d'oeuvres, highlights include tuna carpaccio, French onion soup, steak tartare and the escargot and foie gras parfait that Starr loves.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hors d'oeuvre
Noun
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Your taste in nature can be as specific and particular as your coffee order.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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That just gives you a taste of his mentality.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The four-piece set—a loveseat, two chairs, and a matching table—comfortably seats up to four, providing a perfect spot for small bites and drinks.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Wisconsin Watch is a member of the Gigafact program, newsrooms across the US that deliver bite-sized fact checks of trending claims.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Make sure to balance class with rustic touches for the perfect mix of rugged luxury.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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This alarm clock features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and can be controlled by app or touch.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The victory kept Boston in possession of the East’s second wild-card spot.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In California’s gubernatorial race, the candidates who land in the top two spots after the primary election advance to the runoff, regardless of party affiliation.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Napping drops with age to 47% of preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) and 28% of school-age children (6 to 13).—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Mix a few drops of one of the oils, two tablespoons of dishwashing liquid, and two cups of water in a spray bottle.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Eco effort Few & Far Luvhondo operates on solar power and is 100% zero waste, in part thanks to an army of black soldier flies that turn food scraps into fertilizer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kick-off was barely an hour away, an FA Cup fifth-round glamour tie against Chelsea that would leave a huge global TV audience enthralled, but one player after another did the rounds, signing every shirt, match programme, ball or scrap of paper that was eagerly thrust in front of them.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Any notion that the Broncos were scraping by was met with a mouthful of bristles from Sean Payton.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Turn your head to the side, unhinge your jaw, and prepare for a glorious mouthful.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Take his Pickled Gulf Shrimp with Coconut Milk, which uses ginger, chile, and coconut milk to imbue the classic Southern appetizer with bright, refreshing notes and a sweetness that plays off the shrimp wonderfully.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Cherryfish is offering $6 miso honey shishitos appetizers, $9 rockfish katsu, $10 to $12 sushi rolls and a $16 smash burger with fries.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hors d'oeuvre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hors%20d%27oeuvre. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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