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Synonyms of hors d'oeuvre

5 similar words

Another word for hors d'oeuvre is appetizer. Other synonyms of hors d'oeuvre are entrée and starter.

Synonyms and similar words for hors d'oeuvre

nounMore synonyms

apéritifAn alcoholic drink served before a meal as an appetiser.
appetizerA small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal.
entréeA smaller dish served before the main course of a meal.
starterThe first course of a meal, consisting of a small, usually savoury, dish.
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Meaning of hors d'oeuvre

noun A small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal.
noun Anything preliminary and of secondary concern.
noun Something unusual or extraordinary.

Full definition of hors d'oeuvre

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Questions about synonyms of hors d'oeuvre

What is another word for hors d'oeuvre?: Hors d'oeuvre has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as appetizer, entrée and starter.
What does hors d'oeuvre mean?: Hors d'oeuvre means a small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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