: a coarse cloth made in the Pacific islands from the pounded bark especially of the paper mulberry and usually decorated with geometric patterns
: an hors d'oeuvre served with drinks especially in Spanish bars
—usually used in plural
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Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Plus, each ritual in the spa includes pre- or post-treatment tapas and a selection of organic teas, juices, or water infusions in their stunning Relaxation Library, complete with a fireplace and myriad books to get lost in.
—Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Dreaming of chatting in French, ordering tapas in Spanish, or impressing your friends with German?
—New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
El Raval Ring in the New Year at the South Lamar Spanish tapas restaurant, El Raval.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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Pricing will go from fine dining options such as the Sophia Loren Restaurant and high-end tapas and sushi bar concepts, to fast food and to-go outlets like Burger King.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Plus, each ritual in the spa includes pre- or post-treatment tapas and a selection of organic teas, juices, or water infusions in their stunning Relaxation Library, complete with a fireplace and myriad books to get lost in.
—Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Dreaming of chatting in French, ordering tapas in Spanish, or impressing your friends with German?
—New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
El Raval Ring in the New Year at the South Lamar Spanish tapas restaurant, El Raval.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Tapa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tapa. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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