Synonyms of hors d'oeuvres

hors d'oeuvres

noun

variants also hors d'oeuvre

plural of hors d'oeuvre

as in bites

a food served in small portions before the main part of a meal

a tray of assorted hors d'oeuvres

Related Words

• bites
• tastes
• touches
• spots
• scraps
• appetizers
• drops
• bits
• canapés
• nibbles
• mouthfuls
• snacks
• tidbits
• traces
• laps
• dashes
• medallions
• nuggets
• shreds
• particles
• morsels
• snippets
• swallows
• licks
• noisettes
• suspicions
• flecks
• dribbles
• pinches
• scruples
• crumbs
• specks
• hints
• motes
• driblets
• snips
• chews
• collops
• gulps
• noshes
• dabs
• sprinklings
• nubbins
• smidgens
• tittles
• swigs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hors d'oeuvres

For Hand-Painted Detail Versatile and timeless, this duo of hand-painted, ceramic platters can easily flit between casual family breakfasts and evenings hosting at home with a pile of hors d'oeuvres. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026

Light bites came courtesy of charcuterie stations and passed hors d'oeuvres like sips of tomato gazpacho. — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026

There was an open bar with two signature drinks – The Bubbly Rose, which featured blackberry, seltzer and vodka, and a red sangria – hors d'oeuvres and background music from a jazz trio made up of members of the Bluewater Kings Band, who would play the reception. — Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 17 Mar. 2026

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

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