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
At Teruko at Hotel Chelsea in New York City, the guest-favorite cold appetizer is a fatty tuna tartare with mountain potato and served with crispy rice, with the option to add osetra caviar.
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Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
And thank goodness this football masochism was merely the appetizer for the Bay’s main course.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Foodies will also find drinks, appetizer-style snacks, sides and more.
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Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
Serve this fan-favorite party appetizer with a homemade burger sauce for dipping.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for appetizer
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
And thank goodness this football masochism was merely the appetizer for the Bay’s main course.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Foodies will also find drinks, appetizer-style snacks, sides and more.
—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
Serve this fan-favorite party appetizer with a homemade burger sauce for dipping.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for appetizer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetizer
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The interior also comes with a cotton liner, which will be much easier to spot-clean should your cosmetics or snacks leave a stain.
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Win prizes playing interactive games, network with artists and entrepreneurs and enjoy signature drinks and bar snacks available for purchase.
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The second film was a bit too bloated for my tastes and one that didn’t add much to what came before.
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These insights from local chefs offer visitors an authentic taste of each host city's unique culinary identity.
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The state averages about eight unprovoked bites each year, according to the FWC, which runs a statewide program to address complaints concerning specific alligators believed to pose a threat to people, pets or property.
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Keeping bug spray handy can help protect against annoying bites, while placing citronella candles around your yard or patio can keep pests at bay, especially once the sun sets.
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But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of meat and — in some cases — dairy.
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But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of meat and — in some cases — dairy.
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Stuff homemade or store-bought pimiento cheese into jarred peppadew peppers for bite-size nibbles that make a grand impression.
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For pre-dinner drinks and nibbles, a table on the terrace at Le 300 is in high demand.
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“Appetizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetizer. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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