amuse-bouche
noun
ə-ˈmyüz-ˈbüsh 
ˈä-ˌmüz-ˈbüsh
ˈä-ˌmüz-ˈbüsh
-ˌmᵫz-
plural amuse-bouches also amuses-bouches
ə-ˈmyüz-büsh
-ˈbü-shəz,
ˈä-ˌmüz-ˈbüsh
-ˈbü-shəz,
-ˌmᵫz-
: a small complimentary appetizer offered at some restaurants
Examples of amuse-bouche in a Sentence
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The evening will begin with an amuse-bouche, followed by a choice of antipasti, pasta, and main courses like the Filetto alla Rossini or Turbot with champagne sauce, finishing with a savory chestnut mousse.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
If a bold—but not brash—statement is your aim, using Mocha Mousse as an amuse-bouche accent wall adds a pop of sophisticated vibrancy while creating bite-sized moments of joy.
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
But these limited-time offers are just the beginning—and an amuse-bouche for the avalanche of deals that await on the site.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Guests can start with an amuse-bouche of deviled eggs, plus the popular High Stakes Grill potato rolls and house fall salad for the table.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2024
Saturday’s Community Shield meeting between Manchester City and Manchester United provided us with an amuse-bouche to the main event, but there is still time to build further excitement by asking some key tactical questions that might emerge ahead of the new campaign.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
Assorted amuse-bouche • Tom hat watch: another straw fedora!
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 June 2024
What follows are nine amuses-bouches and 10 courses presented with balletic service that requires many hands on deck.
—Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
Standout dishes included a variety of amuse-bouches showing off a simple selection of the ranch’s fruit and veggies with goat cheese from the creamery.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
If a bold—but not brash—statement is your aim, using Mocha Mousse as an amuse-bouche accent wall adds a pop of sophisticated vibrancy while creating bite-sized moments of joy.
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
But these limited-time offers are just the beginning—and an amuse-bouche for the avalanche of deals that await on the site.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Guests can start with an amuse-bouche of deviled eggs, plus the popular High Stakes Grill potato rolls and house fall salad for the table.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2024
Saturday’s Community Shield meeting between Manchester City and Manchester United provided us with an amuse-bouche to the main event, but there is still time to build further excitement by asking some key tactical questions that might emerge ahead of the new campaign.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
Assorted amuse-bouche • Tom hat watch: another straw fedora!
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 June 2024
What follows are nine amuses-bouches and 10 courses presented with balletic service that requires many hands on deck.
—Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
Standout dishes included a variety of amuse-bouches showing off a simple selection of the ranch’s fruit and veggies with goat cheese from the creamery.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Amuse-bouche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amuse-bouche. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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