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hors d oeuvres

 

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hors d'oeuvres


Description:

Hors d'oeuvres, derived from the French language, refers to small savory dishes or appetizers typically served before a meal or at a social gathering. They are designed to whet the appetite and set the tone for the main course. Hors d'oeuvres can come in various forms and flavors, ranging from bite-sized finger foods to more elaborate plated presentations.

Part of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Plural: hors d'oeuvres

Sense 1:

Definition: Small savory dishes or appetizers served before a meal or at a social gathering.

Examples:

  1. The hostess prepared a tempting assortment of hors d'oeuvres for her dinner party.
  2. I always look forward to the hors d'oeuvres served at this restaurant; they are incredibly delicious.
  3. Guests mingled and enjoyed a variety of hors d'oeuvres during the cocktail hour.

Sense 2:

Definition: The act of serving or consuming hors d'oeuvres.

Examples:

  1. He volunteered to handle the hors d'oeuvres service during the event.
  2. Please be patient while the waitstaff finish hors d'oeuvres distribution.

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