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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
Some could even be dinner appetizers or a full meal when paired with a hearty side.
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Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
There are eight appetizers for $10 each, including lobster bisque, meatballs, black mussels and a Caesar salad.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
An affordable version of Bocca Italian in South Main serves Roman style pizzas and tasty appetizers with Latin and Mediterranean flares.
—Ella Gonzales
april 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The Submarine Factory will also offer catering, homemade soups of the day, kids meals, appetizers and dinner plates, according to the menu.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Just butter and two sleeves of saltines are needed to make a plate full of simple crowd-pleasing appetizers.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
Also on the menu are specialty french fries, hearty appetizers and boozy milkshakes.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Mar. 2026
However, instead of answering Attenborough’s question about what makes Britain great, the guests start arguing over appetizers.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
McIlroy's choices included four different appetizers, a first course, a main course, dessert and four wine selections, and many of the selections were a nod to McIlroy's personal and golfing life.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
There are eight appetizers for $10 each, including lobster bisque, meatballs, black mussels and a Caesar salad.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
An affordable version of Bocca Italian in South Main serves Roman style pizzas and tasty appetizers with Latin and Mediterranean flares.
—Ella Gonzales
april 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The Submarine Factory will also offer catering, homemade soups of the day, kids meals, appetizers and dinner plates, according to the menu.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Just butter and two sleeves of saltines are needed to make a plate full of simple crowd-pleasing appetizers.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
Also on the menu are specialty french fries, hearty appetizers and boozy milkshakes.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Mar. 2026
However, instead of answering Attenborough’s question about what makes Britain great, the guests start arguing over appetizers.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
McIlroy's choices included four different appetizers, a first course, a main course, dessert and four wine selections, and many of the selections were a nod to McIlroy's personal and golfing life.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetizers
Noun
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But no need to sneak snacks in with you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Staff should also discourage children from sharing snacks and encourage them to eat only the food intended for them.—
Dr. Sonja O'Leary,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These creepy crawlers cause itchy bites and are hard to kill.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Once a raccoon bites a person, the animal often must be euthanized and tested for rabies, a reality that rescue groups say already happens frequently when owners are unprepared for the challenges of keeping the animals.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Milton, who does it full-time, posts exquisite videos of the food, with mood music to suit the vibe of each or talks colorfully about the tastes.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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The county could seek to change Indian Creek to something more palatable to 21st-century tastes, yet officials might want to nudge trustees in the tiny village of Indian Creek to consider a different name.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For more wonderful panoramas of the Douro river, nip over to Arco Das Verdades – a small, friendly wine bar with a decent selection of traditional Portuguese nibbles.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
19 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on baseball bests and nutty nibbles.—
,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The possibility of a Chase and Taylor flirtation causing a rift with Miranda is briefly raised and just as swiftly quashed — through large mouthfuls of chips and salsa, Taylor assures Miranda at the sip-and-see that there is no there there.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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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 6 Apr. 2026.
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