Canape

Pronunciation: /ˈkænəˌpeɪ/

Definitions of canape

noun a small piece of bread or pastry with a savory topping, often served as an appetizer

Example Sentences

A1 I ate a delicious canape at the party.

A2 She served a variety of canapes at her wedding reception.

B1 The canape selection at the restaurant was impressive.

B2 The chef created a unique canape with foie gras and truffle oil.

C1 The canape was elegantly presented on a silver platter.

C2 The canape was a culinary masterpiece, combining flavors and textures perfectly.

Examples of canape in a Sentence

formal The caterers will be serving a selection of canapes during the cocktail hour.

informal I love snacking on those tiny canapes at fancy parties.

slang Let's grab some canapes and chill at the lounge.

figurative The artist's new exhibit was like a visual canape, offering small tastes of her larger body of work.

Grammatical Forms of canape

• plural: canapes
• comparative: more canape
• superlative: most canape
• present tense: canape
• future tense: will canape
• perfect tense: have canape
• continuous tense: is canaping
• singular: canape
• positive degree: canape
• infinitive: to canape
• gerund: canaping
• participle: canaped

Origin and Evolution of canape

First Known Use: 1791 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'canape' originated from the French language.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to a type of hors d'oeuvre consisting of a small piece of bread or pastry with a savory topping, the term 'canape' has evolved to also include small decorative pieces of furniture used for seating in modern times.