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

Washington is 16 days from its season opener, but 11 days from the hors d’oeuvre …

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2022

During her senate campaign party, Taissa promptly spits out a meat-filled hors d'oeuvre into her napkin once she determines its contents.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2021

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