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antipasto Definition

anti·pasto (an′ti päs′tō, -pas′-; än′tē päs′-)

noun

an assortment, as of salted fish, marinated vegetables, meats, cheeses, and olives, served as an appetizer

Etymology: It < anti- (L ante), before + pasto < L pastus, food < pascere, to feed: see food

antipasto Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • dish: Another antipasto dish was made from chargrilled king scallops that had been threaded onto rosemary stems.
  • plate: In addition, for late-night snackers, fruit and cheese and antipasto plates are among the new offerings.