- a small portion of a tasty food or a drink to stimulate the appetite at the beginning of a meal
- a bit of something that excites a desire for more
Origin of appetizer
from appetizing + -er
Plates filled with different appetizers.
The definition of an appetizer is a small portion of food before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
An example of an appetizer would be a plate of nachos ordered before a main course.
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noun
A food or drink served usually before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
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Sentence Examples
- From the appetizer to dessert, snacks, and even meal suggestions, you'll have no trouble creating a recipe box full of great dishes sure to please any palate using the recipes and tips you'll find here.
- Whether you choose to make your own pastry from scratch, or you choose a pre-made option, making the cheese appetizer begins with determining which size cheese wheel you will use in the recipe.
- Selections include an appetizer (typically soup or salad), the entrée (choices range from grilled tuna to Quiche Lorraine), and then the dessert (Crème Brule, ice cream, or fresh fruit).
- Sign up for loyalty and birthday clubs at your favorite chains; usually you receive a coupon for a free appetizer or dessert during the week of your birthday.
- Since the appetizer recipe uses Portobello mushrooms, you can also use them in this partridge recipe as well so your courses have a unifying ingredient.
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WORDS NEAR appetizer IN THE DICTIONARY
- appetizer
- appetitive
- appetitively
- appetize