amuse-bouche

[ ah-mooz-boosh; French a-myz-boosh ]
/ ɑˈmuzˈbuʃ; French aˌmüzˈbuʃ /

noun, plural a·muse-bouches, a·muse-bouche.

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

Origin of amuse-bouche

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

British Dictionary definitions for amuse-bouche

amuse-bouche
/ French (amyzbuʃ) /

noun

an appetizer before a meal

Word Origin for amuse-bouche

from French amuser amuse, gratify + bouche mouth