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canapés

noun

plural of canapé

as in appetizers

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Noun

But what ground my gears was that most of the specific dishes mentioned in these jokes were from the appetizers.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
To satisfy an immediate hunger, Sake has 20 appetizers spanning from yakitori, takoyaki, and edamame.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of appetizers

Noun

All guests are invited for complimentary nibbles and drinks, including the hotel's signature Negroni.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
The menu is as unfussy as the dishes on it—divided into nibbles and small and large plates, all highlighted by Ottolenghi’s quintessential bright, citrusy Middle Eastern flavors.

— Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of nibbles

Noun

The Orlando Sentinel’s 150th Anniversary event series continues with its tastiest panel yet as local farmers and chefs discuss the ins and outs of farm-to-table while guests enjoy light bites.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Other bites served through the evening include carne asada tacos, street corn in a cup and mini tamales.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of bites

Noun

Trump himself issued mouthfuls of balderdash during the event.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
The possibility of a Chase and Taylor flirtation causing a rift with Miranda is briefly raised and just as swiftly quashed — through large mouthfuls of chips and salsa, Taylor assures Miranda at the sip-and-see that there is no there there.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of mouthfuls

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