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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Where lions kill quickly, wild dogs devour their prey alive, one bite at a time.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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Five of the bakery’s brunch bites are lowering costs, with its Turkish eggs dish taking the largest drop at $3.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
30 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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This is the original pool, an infinity-edge spot where, years ago, Bobby would spend hours splashing and then join us at Lotus for lunch.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sacramento County health inspectors closed the Sacramento Vietnamese restaurant after finding 38 dead and live German cockroaches at spots including under the three-compartment warewashing sink and at the water heater.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Evidence pointing directly to Avery’s involvement included drops of his blood that were found in Halbach's Toyota RAV4 and her keys, which were found in his bedroom along with his DNA, per the Post-Crescent.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Bitcoin’s price has gone up 700% over the past five years — with plenty of stomach-turning drops along the way — while the S&P 500 is up 110%.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Use 4-inch round cookie cutters to cut out, rerolling scraps as needed.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Though not as violent as the Lions-Chiefs scuffle, the Buffalo Bills and Carolina Panthers had a postgame scrap of their own on Sunday after Buffalo’s dominant 40-9 Week 8 victory.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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The chicken’s outer layer is crunchy and its inside is tender, making for an enjoyable appetizer before the main dish.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
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With the Miami waterfront as its backdrop, music filled the venue as industry leaders networked, nibbled on appetizers, and posed for photos in front of a flower wall provided by Johnnie Walker.—
James Dinh,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hors d'oeuvre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hors%20d%27oeuvre. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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