How Do You Spell Hors d'oeuvre?

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Correct spelling

hors d'oeuvre

Memory tip

It's French. HORS (outside) + D'OEUVRE (the work). Appetizers served outside the main meal.

Common misspellings of hors d'oeuvre

hordervesordeurvesorderveshors doeuvres

Example

They served hors d'oeuvres before dinner.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell hors d'oeuvre?
The correct spelling is hors d'oeuvre. It's French. HORS (outside) + D'OEUVRE (the work). Appetizers served outside the main meal.
Is it horderves or hors d'oeuvre?
The correct spelling is hors d'oeuvre, not "horderves". This is one of the most commonly misspelled words in English with 20,000+ monthly searches.

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