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 Staff in chic Sabyasachi turbans served abundant hors d'oeuvres, caviar, and Dom Perignon champagne, all gloriously enjoyed by guests in attendance. — Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024 Includes endless hors d'oeuvres, desserts, live music in the barn, Champagne toast. — Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024 The $300 ticket includes an open bar from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment. — Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 This outdoor concert experience will include premium spirits, heavy hors d'oeuvres, valet parking, and more. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 2 Sep. 2024 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
  • The first commercial versions of sunflower butter were introduced in the 1980s, but consumers found their bitter taste and greenish color off-putting.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Of course, different fruits and vegetables will provide different tastes—green apples are tart and fresh, but try celery for an earthy sip or kiwi for tropical flavors.
    — Jillian Dara, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of taste
Noun
  • Customers may have purchased the recalled small bites from February 6, 2025, through March 11, 2025.
    — Anna Commander, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • More affordable options for food at the pool hall include small bites, ranging from $1.75 lumpia to a $12.50 combo plate.
    — Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of bite
Noun
  • That’s not an easy read for a goaltender on the first touch of the game, and Blue Jackets starter Daniil Tarasov ended up in no-man’s-land.
    — Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Satin Is The Luxurious Path to Restorative Sleep Satin, with its characteristic smooth finish and gentle touch, has earned its reputation as a premium sleep surface backed by scientific validation.
    — Pooja Shah, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of touch
Noun
  • She’s been just as good in 2024, earning first All-Big 12 honors and a spot on the All-Defense team after averaging 17.5 points, 9.6 rebounds and 3.0 blocks.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Just before the injury to Gil, the Yankees were actively shopping for another offensive weapon in exchange for Marcus Stroman, who was without a spot in the rotation just one season after signing his 2-year, $37 million contract with New York in 2024.
    — Tyler Small, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of spot
Noun
  • The dizzying, battering swings for stocks have been coming not just day to day but also hour to hour, and the Dow hurtled between a slight gain and a drop of 689 points on Thursday.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Visitors can admire its thunderous drop from various aerial viewpoints or take a walk along the valley floor for a different perspective.
    — David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of drop
Noun
  • In a note published Monday, Citi analysts forecast strength in copper prices this month amid temporarily stronger U.S. copper import demand, as well as broader concentrate and scrap supply constraints.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The Alter Ego shoulder bags are made from the leftover napa leather that comes from the leftover quilted Tabby bag, and Alter Ego satchel is made from the leftover scraps of natural leather leftover from the Coach Brooklyn.
    — Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of scrap
Noun
  • Balanced and engaging dark mouthful of fudge, shortbread and soy.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
  • There's a Lawrenceville location, too. ☕️ Pro tip: Sip slowly to avoid a mouthful of finely ground sludge at the bottom of the cup.
    — Ryan Deto, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of mouthful
Noun
  • Serve in martinis or alongside appetizers in a cocktail spread.
    — Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
  • His dad's culinary speciality, meatballs, will also be featured as an appetizer.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of appetizer

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