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
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
We sat down, and he gave me the menu, leaving me to choose, and went on with his hors d’oeuvre as though nothing had happened.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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