antipasto

noun an·ti·pas·to \ ˌan-tē-ˈpas-(ˌ)tō , ˌän-tē- , -ˈpäs- \

Updated on: 12 Apr 2018

Definition of antipasto

plural -ti \-(ˌ)tē\

: any of various typically Italian hors d'oeuvres; also : a plate of these served especially as the first course of a meal

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Pubblico Italian Eatery Start off your meal with bruschetta or an antipasto board at this restaurant, which took over the former Okra space at Crown on 7th in central Phoenix.

— jennifer mcclellan, azcentral, "New restaurants in Phoenix in March: 37 openings in a month may set a record," 2 Apr. 2018
Pack prosciutto slices and cantaloupe chunks for antipasto power bites.

— martha stewart, star-telegram, "Recharge your day with help from Martha | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 21 Feb. 2018
Here is an alluring addition to an antipasto platter for the Feast of the Seven Fishes: meaty cured sardines from Greece.

— florence fabricant, New York Times, "Cured Sardines for a Christmas Eve Feast," 11 Dec. 2017
Patrons sipped wine and savored antipasto skewers and mini crab cakes while listening to music by Christian Serpas & Ghost Town.

— elizabeth moore, NOLA.com, "'Extravagala' draws a crowd to help at-risk youth," 27 Oct. 2017
There’s also a beach at Man O’ War (one of Waiheke’s better wineries) located on the eastern end of the island, where people can dock their boats and stop off to sample the vibrant varietals over an antipasto platter.

— amy louise bailey, Vogue, "A Guide to Waiheke Island, the Hamptons of New Zealand," 4 Nov. 2017
Patrons sipped wine and savored antipasto skewers and mini crab cakes while listening to music by Christian Serpas

— elizabeth moore, NOLA.com, "'Extravagala' draws a crowd to help at-risk youth," 27 Oct. 2017
With delicious antipasto, a veritable cornucopia of wines to try, and a venue begging to be explored, Enoteca dai Tosi is the thirsty traveler's dream.

— bridget hallinan, CNT, "Italy's Enoteca dai Tosi Lets You Drink Wine in a Cave," 6 Sep. 2017
Thread together fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and prosciutto for mouthwatering antipasto skewers.

— belgioioso fresh mozzarella, Bon Appetit, "Oh My Cheeses! These Apps Are Your Sure-Fire Game Day Winners," 1 Feb. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of antipasto

Italian, from anti- (from Latin ante-) + pasto food, from Latin pastus, from pascere to feed — more at food

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: a plate of cold meat or vegetables that is served especially as the first course of a meal

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