bonne bouche

[ bawn boosh ]

noun

, French.

, plural bonnes bouches [bawn , boosh].

1. a tidbit.
2. an elegant treat:

   The special wine was a bonne bouche.

bonne bouche

/ bɔn buʃ /

noun

1. a tasty titbit or morsel

Word History and Origins

Origin of bonne bouche¹

First recorded in 1720–30; literally, “good mouth”

Word History and Origins

Origin of bonne bouche¹

literally: good mouth(ful)

Example Sentences

Lawyer Ball, who had just taken in a delicious bonne bouche of the foie gras, bolted it whole in his surprise.

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Your Highness must pardon an old invalid if he retires with the memory of that witty tale in his mind as a bonne bouche.'

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In India, many people look upon coffee as just a bonne bouche—a "chaser."

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I did not like the idea of having all the specimens of the fine arts in Europe collected into one "bonne bouche" at the Louvre.

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It is also stated that these prisoners used to go out early and collect snails as a bonne-bouche for breakfast.

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Related Words

• dessert
• feast
• luxury