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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 appetizers
The expansive menu comprises appetizers (mussel, calamari, soft shell crab), carpaccio (halibut, tuna, octopus, salmon); salads (seaweed, octopus, spicy tuna, scallops, shrimp), sushi a la carte, sashimi and beyond.
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George A. Paul, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The best game-day appetizers are finger-friendly.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
This is Andrés’ latest Zaytinya location, where mezze — small dishes served as appetizers — take the lead.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Enjoy appetizers of beef or chicken empanadas or cool off with a refreshing mango or soursop smoothie.
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
From the savory crunch of cheddar cheese straws to the buttery perfection of sweet potato biscuits, many of these appetizers have been passed down through generations and continue to make every fall gathering special.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Pfaltzgraff Autumn Berry Oval Platter This multipurpose serving dish is ideal for serving up everything from family-style meals to game day appetizers.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Kettner Exchange is scheduled to have a full bar, along with appetizers, sandwiches and salads, according to the San Diego airport.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Sashimi appetizers include hamachi jalapeno with ponzu and chimichurri; salmon carpaccio with passion fruit shiso and cripsy onion; and tuna carpaccio with garlic oil and wasabi.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
George A. Paul, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The best game-day appetizers are finger-friendly.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
This is Andrés’ latest Zaytinya location, where mezze — small dishes served as appetizers — take the lead.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Enjoy appetizers of beef or chicken empanadas or cool off with a refreshing mango or soursop smoothie.
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
From the savory crunch of cheddar cheese straws to the buttery perfection of sweet potato biscuits, many of these appetizers have been passed down through generations and continue to make every fall gathering special.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Pfaltzgraff Autumn Berry Oval Platter This multipurpose serving dish is ideal for serving up everything from family-style meals to game day appetizers.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Kettner Exchange is scheduled to have a full bar, along with appetizers, sandwiches and salads, according to the San Diego airport.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Sashimi appetizers include hamachi jalapeno with ponzu and chimichurri; salmon carpaccio with passion fruit shiso and cripsy onion; and tuna carpaccio with garlic oil and wasabi.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetizers
Noun
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There will be snacks, beverages, crafts and music.—
Debra Skodack,
Kansas City Star,
17 Sep. 2025
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Healthy, hydrating fruits and vegetables are perfect snacks for travel but be sure to eat that juicy plum during your flight.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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This week's quiz highlights burger bites, sporty stars — and a lot more.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Ohana Beach Bar serves up tiki-style cocktails, and Laguna Beach offers bites, drinks, and even an inflatable obstacle course right in the water.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Many of the tastes that have come, gone and endured include creations of shop owners and customers alike, according to Leffers.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The band’s fan base stuck with it even during a multi-year break, and even as tastes shifted and more hip-hop and pop acts invaded the Billboard rankings.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The more nibbles there are, the more chances for bacteria.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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Naylor said the shark bite capital county's shoreline averages 12 to 15 bites or nibbles a year and had seen only four as of late July.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Appetizers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetizers. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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