Synonyms of hors d'oeuvre

hors d'oeuvre

noun

as in taste

a food served in small portions before the main part of a meal

a tray of assorted hors d'oeuvres

Synonyms & Similar Words

• taste
• bite
• touch
• spot
• drop
• scrap
• mouthful
• appetizer
• nibble
• bit
• trace
• lap
• snack
• medallion
• dash
• tidbit
• nugget
• canapé
• pinch
• swallow
• particle
• shred
• snippet
• morsel
• dribble
• suspicion
• lick
• mote
• chew
• titbit
• sprinkling
• hint
• collop
• crumb
• fleck
• noisette
• speck
• snip
• scruple
• gulp
• tittle
• smidgeon
• smidgen
• nosh
• smidge
• dab
• smidgin
• driblet
• swig
• nubbin

Examples of hors d'oeuvre in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As the night unfolded, custom martinis and margaritas were sipped, and caviar dress hors d'oeuvres were nibbled on, all while guests danced to upbeat DJ mixes by model Ruby Aldridge and Va$htie. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024

As hors d'oeuvres and champagne glasses were passed, luminaries from the art world arrived in resplendent fashion; Misty Copeland graced the scene in a black floral bustier dress, while Agnes Gund shimmered in a sequined black jacket. —Maia Torres, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024

For pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres, try the cheese and charcuterie board with one of the many specialty cocktails or craft beers. —Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024

The reception kicked off with a cocktail hour, as well as hors d'oeuvres including crab cakes, bruschetta and buffalo chicken spring rolls. —Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023