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Canapé

Meaning in culinary arts & cooking, with examples

nounCommon term

In culinary arts & cooking, canapé means: A small savoury bite with a base, such as bread or pastry, carrying a topping.

In Turkish: kanape

How it is used

Common at receptions; canapés are usually designed to be eaten in a few bites.

Example sentences

  1. Each canapé had smoked fish on a small bread base.

    The base supports the topping in an individual savoury bite.

  2. The team assembled vegetarian canapés for the reception.

    The plural refers to small separately assembled pieces.

Common collocations

  • canapé tray
  • vegetarian canapés
  • starterA small dish served as the first course of a meal, before the main course. Appetizer is the usual American word.
  • garnishA small item of food, such as herbs, a slice of lemon or a sauce dot, added to a dish to make it look and taste better. As a verb, to garnish means to add this.

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