: a coarse cloth made in the Pacific islands from the pounded bark especially of the paper mulberry and usually decorated with geometric patterns
: an hors d'oeuvre served with drinks especially in Spanish bars
—usually used in plural
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Dig in: Miro is a Spanish tapas, steakhouse and seafood restaurant.
—Laura Barrero, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
And our Bruschetta with House Ricotta, Honeycomb, Speck, and Aged Balsamic showcases the beauty of simple, high-quality ingredients, reminiscent of rustic Italian and Spanish tapas traditions.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Garcia’s tapas will have Mediterranean, French, African and American influence.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Other year’s Champions Dinners have featured tapas, sushi and English roasts.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Dig in: Miro is a Spanish tapas, steakhouse and seafood restaurant.
—Laura Barrero, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
And our Bruschetta with House Ricotta, Honeycomb, Speck, and Aged Balsamic showcases the beauty of simple, high-quality ingredients, reminiscent of rustic Italian and Spanish tapas traditions.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Garcia’s tapas will have Mediterranean, French, African and American influence.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Tapa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tapa. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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