hors d'oeuvre

noun

Definition of hors d'oeuvrenext
as in taste
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 Both anchovy paste and tomato paste can add depth to dressings, sauces, and pasta dishes; sherry vinegar is ideal for vinaigrettes and glazes; a jar of capers can elevate simple hors d'oeuvres; and chili sambals can bring the heat to eggs, marinades, and stir-fries. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026 Prepare hors d'oeuvres and invite family members over for a rocking New Year's Eve gathering to reflect on the past year — and to set goals for the upcoming year together. — Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 29 Dec. 2025 Although the invitation stated that hors d'oeuvres will be provided, the Redditor doesn't believe that meets formal wedding expectations. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025 Enjoy live music and hors d'oeuvres along the way. — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hors d'oeuvre
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hors d'oeuvre
  1. taste
  2. bite
  3. touch
  4. spot
  5. drop
  6. scrap
  7. mouthful
  8. appetizer
Noun
  • Fermented dry and finished with a touch of tropical sweetness, each sip delivers fruit-forward taste.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
  • Just be sure to rinse your produce with fresh water afterwards to get rid of any leftover baking soda taste.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
Definition of taste
Noun
  • After approximately two and a half hours in Alouette’s dining room, guests move into the lounge for final bites and a cocktail, coffee or tea.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Guests can also enjoy the Club Grill Steakhouse, light bites on Caldwell’s panoramic front porch, gourmet burgers at BRGR Kitchen & Bar, and alfresco dining at The LakeHouse.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026
Definition of bite
Noun
  • The defense has questioned why investigators did not conduct more extensive touch DNA testing on other items found in Burke’s home.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
  • TouchLab unveiled electronic skin, giving robots a crucial sense of touch for delicate handling and safe interaction.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of touch
Noun
  • The Kansas City Royals needed another spot-start on Saturday afternoon against the San Diego Padres at Kauffman Stadium.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 July 2026
  • The food trailer will stay put in West 7th as a light night spot.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026
Definition of spot
Noun
  • Last school year the district experienced an enrollment drop of about 13,000 students, the Miami Herald reported and is projected to lose another 8,000 in the upcoming school year.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Besides Divinity, directed by Soderbergh protégé Eddie Alcazar, Willis used her own money to launch a clothing line, a venture that fizzled out after an initial drop.
    — Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
Definition of drop
Noun
  • The speculative nattering kicked in at around the same time the last scrap of golden confetti had found a resting place on the turf at, um, New York New Jersey Stadium.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026
  • Using a long flexible knife or a spoon and working one at a time, carefully loosen and lift both top fillets from bones and remove; clean up small bones and scraps from sides of fillets as needed.
    — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026
Definition of scrap
Noun
  • Delight in rituals that engage the senses, like slowly moving a mouthful of Champagne around your tongue, or lighting palo santo in the dark and letting its smoke envelop you.
    — Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • As the snakes leap, jump and slither in a bid to escape, Kennedy manages to grab one in each hand, narrowly dodging their attempts to snag a mouthful of his skin.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Definition of mouthful
Noun
  • Give your appetizer spread a refresh with this no-cook dip made with canned chickpeas, tuna, lemon juice, anchovies, red onion, and parsley.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
  • Lunchboxxx sells appetizers such as wings, pita platters, popcorn chicken and a full spread of deli sides.
    — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2026
Definition of appetizer

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