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plural hors d'oeuvres also hors d'oeuvre
ȯr-ˈdərv(z)
: any of various savory foods usually served as appetizers
Examples of hors d'oeuvre in a Sentence
a tray of assorted hors d'oeuvres
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—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
In addition to gaming, the evening will include complimentary wine and beer, heavy hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction.
—Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 23 Sep. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
French hors-d'œuvre, literally, outside of the work
First Known Use
1714, in the meaning defined above
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“Hors d'oeuvre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hors%20d%27oeuvre. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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