Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does hors d'oeuvre mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word hors d'oeuvre? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. (food) A small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal.
  2. (by extension) Anything of secondary concern; not the primary thing.
  3. (dated, rare) Something unusual or extraordinary.
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Similar Words
Examples
But, if Andre-Louis would hope to dine, he must begin by eating his pride as an hors d'oeuvre.
This fish is excellent prepared in the same manner as finnan haddie or smoked salmon, or served raw as a hors d'oeuvre.
These little onions are superb when served on vol-au-vents, as a vegetable hors d'oeuvre or as an ingredient in tasty mixed salads.
You could easily get pinned into a corner and cut off from the hors d'oeuvre trays.
Rich, ripe aromas provide a wonderful hors d'oeuvre before a strong, rich fruitiness.
It is especially recommended as an hors d'oeuvre, but can also add an extra kick to salads of cooked vegetables.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2024