The Open Dictionary

amuse-bouche

noun

UK/əˌmuːzˈbuːʃ/
US/əˌmuːzˈbuːʃ/

Definitions of amuse-bouche noun

  1. Countablefood & drink

    A small, often complimentary, dish served before a meal or between courses, intended to stimulate the appetite.

    • The chef prepared an amuse-bouche of smoked salmon mousse for us.

    • The restaurant offered a miniature spinach tart as an amuse-bouche.

    • We enjoyed a small serving of cheese and olives as an amuse-bouche while sampling the wines.