antipasto
noun
an·ti·pas·to
ˌan-tē-ˈpa-(ˌ)stō 
ˌän-tē-,
-ˈpä-
plural antipasti
ˌan-tē-ˈpa-(ˌ)stē,
ˌän-tē-,
-ˈpä-
: any of various typically Italian hors d'oeuvres
also
: a plate of these served especially as the first course of a meal
Examples of antipasto in a Sentence
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This secret-weapon antipasto is ready in 15 minutes.
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Katie Reicher, Saveur, 17 Apr. 2024
Another antipasto is made almost the same way with zucchini when the finger-size ones are still in the markets.
—Pete Wells, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2023
In a home setting, this antipasto can be served on individual plates or as part of a buffet table.
—David Tanis, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2023
Following the ceremony, a buffet style dinner of house and Caesar salad, antipasto, beef, grilled chicken and three different types of pastas were served before the couple cut into their four-tiered vanilla and buttercream wedding cake.
—Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2023
People involved in both outbreaks reported eating deli meats including salami, prosciutto, coppa, pepperoni, soppressata commonly found in antipasto or charcuterie assortments.
—Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2021
The unlikely herb pairing is a spring awakening — the flavors brighten up any roast or grilled fish — but a serving of three or four carciofini, or mini artichokes, is commanding enough as an antipasto or a vegan secondo.
—Naoki Nitta, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Feb. 2022
Another antipasto, roasted cauliflower, is prepared like pasta amatriciana, with cherry tomatoes, pancetta, onion and pecorino.
—Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2020
Complimentary antipasto plate, bread and homemade seasoned dipping oil.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2022
Katie Reicher, Saveur, 17 Apr. 2024
Another antipasto is made almost the same way with zucchini when the finger-size ones are still in the markets.
—Pete Wells, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2023
In a home setting, this antipasto can be served on individual plates or as part of a buffet table.
—David Tanis, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2023
Following the ceremony, a buffet style dinner of house and Caesar salad, antipasto, beef, grilled chicken and three different types of pastas were served before the couple cut into their four-tiered vanilla and buttercream wedding cake.
—Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2023
People involved in both outbreaks reported eating deli meats including salami, prosciutto, coppa, pepperoni, soppressata commonly found in antipasto or charcuterie assortments.
—Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2021
The unlikely herb pairing is a spring awakening — the flavors brighten up any roast or grilled fish — but a serving of three or four carciofini, or mini artichokes, is commanding enough as an antipasto or a vegan secondo.
—Naoki Nitta, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Feb. 2022
Another antipasto, roasted cauliflower, is prepared like pasta amatriciana, with cherry tomatoes, pancetta, onion and pecorino.
—Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2020
Complimentary antipasto plate, bread and homemade seasoned dipping oil.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2022
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