hors doeuvre Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. a french term for small dishes served before the main meal. Example Sentence I ate an hors doeuvre before sitting down for the main meal. More Example Sentences Many people love hors doeuvre at events. Synonyms appetizer; starter; snack Antonyms dessert Hear It! Say It! Write It! hors doeuvre Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: