: a coarse cloth made in the Pacific islands from the pounded bark especially of the paper mulberry and usually decorated with geometric patterns
: an hors d'oeuvre served with drinks especially in Spanish bars
—usually used in plural
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Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Picturesque cafés, tapas bars, shops, and charming squares made exploring this area on foot very rewarding.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024
The Spanish tapas bar opened nearly a year ago on Regent Street.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 13 Aug. 2024
At Olive, the market-style environment is the background for half a dozen international cuisines—from Ayurvedic tapas and pan-Asian dishes to Chinese, Thai, Korean, and Maldivian delights.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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Noun
From tapas bars to energetic discos, the Spanish capital offers something for everyone.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Picturesque cafés, tapas bars, shops, and charming squares made exploring this area on foot very rewarding.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024
The Spanish tapas bar opened nearly a year ago on Regent Street.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 13 Aug. 2024
At Olive, the market-style environment is the background for half a dozen international cuisines—from Ayurvedic tapas and pan-Asian dishes to Chinese, Thai, Korean, and Maldivian delights.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Tapa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tapa. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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