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
There was an appetizer course, a salad course and a choice of four entrees with a dessert course and whatever alcohol was wanted by any guest, completely open and able to be ordered through our waitress.
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Erin Clack, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The menu includes a wide-ranging selection of sushi and sashimi plus traditional appetizers such as dumplings and pot stickers, with omakase sushi,.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025
Shop our favorite finds, including dinner plates, bowls, appetizer platters, and even darling salt and pepper shakers from the Southern Living Dillard’s collection, Williams Sonoma, MacKenzie- Childs, and Amazon.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
The event begins at 6 p.m. with a welcome reception with wine, cocktails and small appetizers, followed by a seated Italian feast from 7- 9 p.m. Tickets to the dinner are $375 per person and can be purchased at tinyurl.com/2xyjtvb6.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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Erin Clack, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The menu includes a wide-ranging selection of sushi and sashimi plus traditional appetizers such as dumplings and pot stickers, with omakase sushi,.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025
Shop our favorite finds, including dinner plates, bowls, appetizer platters, and even darling salt and pepper shakers from the Southern Living Dillard’s collection, Williams Sonoma, MacKenzie- Childs, and Amazon.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
The event begins at 6 p.m. with a welcome reception with wine, cocktails and small appetizers, followed by a seated Italian feast from 7- 9 p.m. Tickets to the dinner are $375 per person and can be purchased at tinyurl.com/2xyjtvb6.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetizer
Noun
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Don’t forget snacks and a cooler—some of the best stops may be picnic-perfect spots far from restaurants.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Southwest Florida may be getting a new place to pick up some favorite $5 or less snacks.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The $210 gourmet meal at the Avondale eatery will cater to a growing interest in weed and a declining taste for booze, chef Devon Quinn said.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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The vampire audience, which at this point includes a couple characters who canonically have good taste, absolutely eats it up.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In Jackson, the battle’s over, and those who suffered bites accept their fate.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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This home remedy can help to cool and soothe insect bites.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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Bright mouthful of red fruit with full on acidity and flavors that include lemon drops, peanut brittle and beef jerky.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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All the bear got from my neck down was a few mouthfuls of clothes, except for the bite in my shoulder.—
Jim Zumbo,
Outdoor Life,
12 Mar. 2025
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Felix Wicker Outdoor Side Table by Jake Arnold When hosting an outdoor soiree, include multiple places to rest nibbles and drinks.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Mar. 2025
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When your core temperature reaches 93, amnesia nibbles at your consciousness.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Appetizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetizer. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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