canapé
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- noun
- /ˈkænəˌpeɪ/
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canapé
- At the party, guests enjoyed an assortment of canapés topped with cheese and tomatoes.
- tray of canapés
- cocktail canapés
- salmon canapés
Examples
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For the wedding reception, the caterer created exquisite canapés with smoked salmon and cream cheese.
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In the evenings, policymakers and the masters of the universe hobnob over cocktails and canapés at various hotel receptions.
Academic text (2011) -
Would you like a canapé?
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June has some very special canapés for you.
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I'll be eating canapés with the governor in an hour.
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Sample the canapés on your way out.
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You must try the canapés on the mezzanine.
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Tony helps himself to a handful of canapés; he turns at the sound of a commotion out on the balcony.
Fiction book (1992) -
Waiters work the room with platters of canapés.
Fiction book (1992) -
Gil and Maudy were in their element again, passing out plates of canapés and seeing that everyone was comfortable.
Fiction book (1997)
Synonyms
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3.9
Small Spanish dishes served with drinks for sharing
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A small piece of bread or toast with a savory topping served as an appetizer
A small piece of toasted bread with a tasty topping like cheese or tomato served as a starter
A small puff pastry shell filled with a savory mixture and served as an appetizer
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Etymology
The word canapé for a small bite comes from the French word meaning 'sofa'. A helpful image is the topping sitting on a small piece of bread like a person on a sofa, which is why cooks used the name for this little snack.