canape

[US]/'kænəpi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Small pieces of bread or toast with a savory topping, often including caviar or fish. Canape.
Word Forms
Pluralcanapes

Example Sentences

When served as a canape the boereks should be piping hot so as not to be oily.

A view of a damaged neighborhood in the Canape-Vert area on January 13, 2010, after an earthquake the day before in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

The caterers passed around delicious canapes during the cocktail hour.

She carefully arranged the canapes on a decorative platter.

The canapes were a hit at the party, everyone loved them!

The chef created a variety of canapes for the event.

Guests mingled and enjoyed the canapes before dinner.

The canapes were elegantly presented on silver platters.

The hostess served a selection of gourmet canapes.

The canapes were a perfect appetizer for the wine tasting event.

The canapes were garnished with fresh herbs for added flavor.

The canapes were beautifully arranged on a tiered serving tray.

Real-world Examples

Cancel the canapes, George! Mrs Durrell is leaving.

Source: The Durrells Season 2

Not to mention free booze and some canape.

Source: Kylie Diary Season 2

Handing her around like a tray of canapes.

Source: Mad Men Season 1

I'm gonna utilise the amazing umami flavours from things like sesame oil and soy sauce to create incredible canapes, but with a twist.

Source: Gourmet Base

Dad will come in with some weird canapes in a second.

Source: Fleabag London Life Season 1

I'm sure you can down a few canapes and watch the ball drop on Nate's big screen.

Source: Gossip Girl Season 5

The outlay on tiered cakes, the dress with a long train, appliques and veil, and canapes at the reception can all add up.

Source: Portable English Bilingual Edition

First course, gonna sort you out with a few canapes and a little glass of champagne. - Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Ebbers, this is a cooking format.

Source: Gourmet Base

But I knew that she was down and very cool because I made her a Lunchable with a Capri Sun, and she was totally down, it was like fancy to her, it was like hor d'oeuvres, it was like a canape.

Source: Celebrity Cat and Dog Interview

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