appetizer

noun

ap·pe·tiz·er | \ ˈa-pə-ˌtī-zər

Definition of appetizer

1 : a food or drink that stimulates the appetite and is usually served before a meal The appetizers included shrimp with cocktail sauce, vegetables and dips, cheeses, and fruits.

2 : something that stimulates a desire for more a literary appetizer hoped that the short trip would be an appetizer for longer ones

Examples of appetizer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bistronomic will serve brunch with an appetizer and entree for $27 with an option to add bottomless mimosas for $41. — Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, "Steak, brunch, whiskey and more Father's Day specials at Chicago area restaurants," 11 June 2018 This crowd-pleasing appetizer is best paired with maple syrup. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Maple-Glazed Sausage Pops," 8 Mar. 2019 Marinating bacon in wing sauce is a game-changer, and this easy appetizer is proof. — Kate Merker, Country Living, "Bacon Lettuce Cups," 16 Aug. 2018 From June through October, the First Friday Food Truck Festival in the Old National Centre parking lot offers a perfect pre-art appetizer. — Sarah Bahr, Indianapolis Star, "Ultimate Indiana bucket list: 50+ things to do in Indianapolis and around the state," 11 July 2018 Reward members who spend $10 daily get a free milkshake on Monday; a free Tavern burger on Tuesday; a free kids entree on Wednesday; a free dessert on Thursday; and free a free appetizer on Friday-Sunday at participating locations. — Doreen Christensen, Sun-Sentinel.com, "A week of freebies at Red Robin for customer appreciation week," 25 June 2018 Creamy new-crop potatoes deserve a little appreciation before they’re sent off to root cellars, and Mr. Hardy built a fine appetizer around them with leggy broccoli sprouts and melting chunks of fresh mozzarella spiked with anchovy. — New York Times, "Legacy Records Looks for History in a Brand New Neighborhood," 19 June 2018 Get a chile relleno appetizer to begin, lightly fried and swimming in a tomato chipotle sauce, with two little buds of sour cream on top. — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, "How to eat like a local on Newbury Street," 19 June 2018 Three come in an order, but one is plenty as a proper appetizer. — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, "52 Weeks of BBQ: Black Board Bar B Q," 8 June 2018

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