hors d'oeuvre
Example Sentences
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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
You can make bacon bark using puff pastry, if you want to create a more refined hors d'oeuvre that makes your guests go bonkers.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 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
