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tapa¹ Definition

tapa ()

noun

an unwoven cloth made by people in the Pacific islands from the inner bark of the paper mulberry tree

Etymology: Tahitian

tapa² Definition

tapa ()

noun pl. ta·pas-päs

in Spain, an appetizer or snack as served in a bar with sherry, beer, etc.: usually used in pl.

Etymology: Sp, lit., lid, cover

tapa Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • serve: Well, we were one of the first to serve tapas.
  • eat: Glasses were banged down on the tables, half eaten tapas abandoned.
  • enjoy: Under the guidance of a professional, you can master all the moves - then enjoy tapas.
  • try: An intimate, recently renovated village inn where you can try delicious tapas of local goat's cheese.
  • include: You can also enjoy some great eateries, where you can get all sorts of great cuisine including tasty tapas.
  • have: Many bars have tapas available for most of the day.

Noun used with modifier

  • lunchtime: With a superb seafood menu and a huge selection of lunchtime tapas, this swanky restaurant brings back the memories of those Maltese shores.

Adjective modifier

  • tasty: You can also enjoy some great eateries, where you can get all sorts of great cuisine including tasty tapas.
  • Spanish: Spanish tapas is served all day in the bar, & the outdoor deck can't be beaten for summertime drinking.
  • delicious: An intimate, recently renovated village inn where you can try delicious tapas of local goat's cheese.
  • authentic: Food Choice: A wonderful accompaniment to foods ranging from authentic Spanish tapas to good old British mince pies.
  • great: The Cuban has feature cocktails and great tapas to Share, salsa dancing and regular entertainment.
  • good: We believe that the cool fresh taste of a clean beer is what draws out the flavor of good tapas.

Modifies a noun

  • bar: Equally tempting are the friendly tapas bars in the pretty Old Town.
  • dish: Ready to serve you fusion tapas dishes from around the world.
  • menu: Instead we get a tapas menu which isn't.
  • restaurant: If you're tempted by tapas, head for Alicante where you'll find some of the finest tapas restaurants in the region.
  • selection: Adult meals are all freshly made with a tapas selection also on the menu.
  • style: Two wines, both reds, with three types of tapas style food.

Preposition: in

  • bar: Fabulous tapas in the wine bar, and the restaurant food is superb.

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