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 oil in the chips can also go bad if exposed to heat, which can affect their taste and smell.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Another Mumsnet user suggested giving the man a taste of his own medicine.
    — Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Definition of taste
Noun
  • For a limited time, orders of any breakfast sandwich, breakfast wrap, egg bites, bakes, lunch sandwiches or pockets will come with a free packet of Truff Original or Jalapeño Lime Hot Sauce.
    — Erin Clements, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star renowned for its Belle Époque grandeur, welcomed VIP Summit guests to a hospitality oasis in the lavish Prince Rainier III Suite filled with Louis XIII pours, small bites and exquisite city views.
    — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of bite
Noun
  • And in this industry the feminine touch was missing.
    — Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The effort led him to get in touch with editor Richard Milner, who’d already published a book on Matternes’ childhood idol Charles R. Knight.
    — Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of touch
Noun
  • That was not good enough to claim a spot at Bay Hill this week.
    — Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Rammstein’s Mutter barely manages to find space on the World Albums ranking this frame, as the list only features 25 spots, and the set comes in absolute last place.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of spot
Noun
  • The drop had less to do with Kinder’s Q4 report (which was a lot more good than bad) and more to do with the fact that KMI shares had roughly doubled for the year heading into it.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
  • The collaboration features multiple chapters, with the superstar unveiling more items with each drop.
    — Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Definition of drop
Noun
  • Cheese or Dairy Products Cheese and dairy scraps are other food items not to be used in compost.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Food scraps scattered along the roadside attract rodents, which in turn draw owls to hunt them.
    — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of scrap
Noun
  • Fresh and lively acidic fruity attack followed by a layered mouthful of succulent flavors that include black cherries, chocolate chips, strawberry tart.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
  • If a single picture is worth a thousand words, this data visualization tool will save you a mouthful during your next presentation.
    — StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 2 Feb. 2025
Definition of mouthful
Noun
  • That award-winning wine list While the Fig Tree is known for signature dishes like the elk chop, the bison ribeye and that rich escargot appetizer, it’s largely recognized for its wine.
    — Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025
  • From crowd-pleasing mains to comforting sides, classic appetizers, and desserts these are the recipes that turn into traditions.
    — Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of appetizer

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