amuse-bouche

[ah-mooz-boosh, a-myz-boosh]

noun

plural

amuse-bouches, amuse-bouche 

1. a small appetizer as served, usually without charge, in a restaurant.

amuse-bouche

/ amyzbuʃ /

noun

1. an appetizer before a meal

Word History and Origins

Origin of amuse-bouche¹

1955–60; < French amuser to gratify, amuse + bouche mouth

Word History and Origins

Origin of amuse-bouche¹

from French amuser amuse, gratify + bouche mouth