hors d'oeuvre

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

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

Brentford and Swansea, two teams who play the game the ‘right’ way will serve as an hors d’oeuvre for the evening’s events in Porto when they play in the EFL Championship play-off final.

From The Guardian • May 28, 2021

If you plan to serve baby artichokes as an appetizer or hors d'oeuvre, bump up that number to three to four per person.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2021

No husbands involved, Janis had said, proffering the idea as though it were an hors d’oeuvre.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen