hors d'oeuvre

Example Sentences

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Shortly after opening Houseman, Baldwin was thinking about putting oeuf mayonnaise — a classic hors d'oeuvre featuring hard-boiled eggs topped with seasoned mayonnaise — as a dish on the menu.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

While these are elegant enough for a party hors d’oeuvre or nibble for a champagne brunch, I like the extra flair when there’s no special occasion other than sitting down to a family meal.

From Washington Post • Mar. 29, 2023

Do you need a last-minute hors d’oeuvre to accompany all that bubbly you’ve got in the fridge?

From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2022

Pimiento Cheese This mixture is a great hors d’oeuvre when it’s made with our own regional cheese and served with whole-grain crackers.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 11, 2022

“That's the caterer's menu. Don thinks the hors d'oeuvre selection is too simple. I'm not sure.”

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie