Savory, usually small, foods served before or as an introduction to the main meal appetizers.

Savory foods used as appetizers.

Hot and/or cold finger foods served at a reception.

One of the most populary culinary terms, this is French for appetizer, small servings of food served hot or cold to begin the meal

a light food, hot or cold, prepared for small servings, to be eaten before the main meal. The American equivalent is an appetizer. Hors d'oeuvres were originally served on a sideboard apart from the dining table and before the meal.