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
For hors d'oeuvres, highlights include tuna carpaccio, French onion soup, steak tartare and the escargot and foie gras parfait that Starr loves.
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Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The suite also offers access to the Executive Lounge for daily breakfast and evening hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, so busy parents have one less thing to schedule.
—Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The commemorative event includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres, desserts and beverages while renowned actor Marc Pouhé recites the inspiring words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The inn is relaxed and welcoming, with unique touches like nightly wine and hors d'oeuvres and complimentary ice cream treats delivered to your room.
—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
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Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The suite also offers access to the Executive Lounge for daily breakfast and evening hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, so busy parents have one less thing to schedule.
—Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The commemorative event includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres, desserts and beverages while renowned actor Marc Pouhé recites the inspiring words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The inn is relaxed and welcoming, with unique touches like nightly wine and hors d'oeuvres and complimentary ice cream treats delivered to your room.
—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hors d'oeuvre
Noun
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If the black isn’t to your taste, the slippers are also available in gray and brown.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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This can happen because of changes in hormones, taste, and sense of smell.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When the shark measuring about 10 feet didn’t fit through the door, Mucerino and Burress got a bite of inspiration.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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In their study published today in the Journal of Experimental Biology, the team describes the differences between bite tactics in these different types of snakes.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The two No 10s largely avoid the sort of slack passes and heavy touches that have previously halted United from properly settling into their attacking grooves.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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One of our customers, a tour bus operator known for exceptional customer service, faced a similar crossroads – how to grow without sacrificing the personal touch that they were known for.—
Dennis Woodside,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So naturally, his manager just dropped him into the lineup, in the cleanup spot, in Game 1 of the World Series.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Aneurysms form when a weak spot develops in a blood vessel wall, often due to things like high blood pressure, smoking, or genetics.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Oversize black aviator sunglasses and citrine drop earrings were the perfect finishing touches.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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These lightweight, waterproof shoes feature plush cushioning and a 12mm heel-to-toe drop to absorb impact during heel strikes.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Always cut your biscuits close together to reduce the amount of scraps that need to be re-worked.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Nearly two years later, there’s still evidence at the crime scene that shook this small island country — ash on jutting rocks, melted scraps of plastic and fabric scattered in the verdant shrubbery where wild dogs stalk giant lizards.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For even more ooey-gooey sweetness, the Apple Crumble Center of the Roll hides a dollop of that same cozy apple crumble in the heart of the cinnamon roll, turning every mouthful into a mini holiday moment.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The footage shows the pup grabbing a mouthful of kibble from his bowl on the hard floor and trotting over to the carpeted area—where his owner and another dog are—to settle down and eat.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is the year to bring back the simple appetizer that starts with a sleeve of saltines.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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The menu will feature snackable, shareable appetizers along with mains like sandwiches and weekly specials.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Hors d'oeuvre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hors%20d%27oeuvre. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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