appetizer

noun

Definition of appetizernext
as in snack
a small dish of food served before the main part of a meal Shrimp with cocktail sauce were served as an appetizer.

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Recent Examples of appetizer Bad Daddy’s previously offered a broader lineup of limited-time menu items that included desserts, shakes and appetizers. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 Make sure to ask for appetizers, be left off, as neither the crab rangoon or rolls are gluten-free. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026 My appetizer at meals is a briny mix of one part apple-cider vinegar to seven parts water, intended to aid digestion. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026 Serve over noodles for dinner, or on toothpicks for a party appetizer. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for appetizer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetizer
  1. snack
  2. taste
  3. bite
  4. mouthful
  5. nibble
Noun
  • The country’s beloved pubs, known for serving cheap drinks and small snacks, have long been a staple of Japan’s nightlife culture.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The launch will test just how many health-maxxing hacks consumers want in their snacks.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of snack
Noun
  • After the couple’s differing tastes in music came to light, Miller asked who picks the music in the car.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The result was a fresh, antibiotic-free bird that’s marinated in a signature brine before being fried in rice bran oil, which co-founder Aaron Noveshen says gives it a lighter taste and better crunch.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of taste
Noun
  • Every bite reflects Georgia’s crossroads of cultures, blending East and West into something uniquely delicious.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • According to the International Shark Attack File, there were 105 shark-human interactions and just 65 unprovoked shark bites worldwide in 2025.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of bite
Noun
  • Trump himself issued mouthfuls of balderdash during the event.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • And despite unexpectedly finding a mouthful of razor-sharp teeth on the end of his line, Seamus doesn't appear traumatized in the slightest.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of mouthful
Noun
  • Chipmunks dig in planters to bury food or nibble on bulbs and foliage.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
  • And the consequences of a curious nibble can range from vomiting to emergency surgery to death.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of nibble

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