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Term: hors d'oeuvre

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: (popular) A small savory dish served as an appetizer before a meal.

Example sentence 1: I always look forward to the variety of delightful hors d'oeuvres served at parties.

Example sentence 2: The hostess prepared a platter of delicious hors d'oeuvres for her guests to enjoy.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 2: (local) A French term literally meaning "outside the work", referring to a dish that is not part of the main course.

Example sentence 1: The restaurant's menu included a section dedicated to innovative hors d'oeuvres from around the world.

Example sentence 2: In traditional French cuisine, hors d'oeuvres are typically served on special occasions.