canapé
noun [C usually plural] /ˈkæn.ə.peɪ/Definition
› a small, thin, salty biscuit or small piece of bread with food such as cheese, fish, or meat on top, that is served with drinks, especially at a partySandwiches and snacks
(Definition of canapé noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- BLT noun
- butty noun
- chip noun (FRIED FOOD)
- club sandwich noun
- corn chips noun
- crisp noun (POTATO)
- crostini noun
- hero noun (FOOD)
- hoagie noun
- jam sandwich noun
- melt noun
- munchies noun
- nibble noun
- pork scratchings noun
- potato chip noun
- round noun (GROUP)
- sandwich noun
- sarnie noun
- submarine sandwich noun
- toasty noun
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