canape

Topped cracker bite

A canapé is a small, decorative appetizer consisting of a topping on a base of bread, cracker, or pastry—served at parties and receptions.

The base is typically cut into shapes and the toppings arranged for visual appeal: The caterer passed trays of smoked salmon canapés.

Unlike hors d'oeuvres generally, canapés are specifically finger food with a bread-like foundation.

appetizer

hors d'oeuvre

Small savory appetizer

cracker · bruschetta · smoked salmon · caviar · pâté · tapenade · mousse · garnish · cocktail party · reception

furniture

settee

Small upholstered seating furniture

  • divanArmless, backless seating
  • daybedSeating that converts to sleeping
  • sofaMulti-seat cushioned furniture

couch · loveseat · chaise · fainting couch · tufted · upholstered · decorative · parlor · drawing room · French

Categories
Opposites
meal course/portion size

canapemain course

Primary dish served

entrée · main dish · feast · banquet · roast

formality of food service

canapepeasant food

comfort food · home cooking · slop · gruel · fast food

Family

canapes, canapés

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G