appetizer
/ˈæpəˌtaɪzɚ/
nounap · pe · ti · zer
An APPETIZER is an APPETITE “teaser”—it comes first to tease your appetite.
Yes, it's appetizer. Remember the middle: app-e-ti-zer (like “appetite” without the final -te).
Definition
- nouna small dish of food served before the main meal to stimulate the appetite
Examples
- “We ordered an appetizer of mozzarella sticks while we waited for our entrées.”
- “The chef served a light shrimp appetizer before the soup course.”
- “For the party, she set out an appetizer platter with hummus, olives, and pita chips.”
Synonyms
starterhors d'oeuvrefirst coursesnacknibble
Antonyms
main course
Translations
ES aperitivoPT aperitivoFR apéritif
Common misspellings
apetizerappitizerappetiserappetizer
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