app

noun

Definition of appnext
as in appetizer

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Recent Examples of app The Air Jordan 5 Retro OG Black Cat is set to be released during fall 2027 for a retail price of $220 from Nike’s Snkrs app and select Jordan Brand retailers. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026 An authenticator app may also provide stronger protection than receiving a verification code by text. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 When the car and driver arrived, the woman checked the description on her app, the lawsuit said. — Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2026 Once at the station, the Plug & Charge feature of the Volkswagen app starts the charging immediately and automatically once the cable is connected, no need to enter any additional info. — New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for app
Recent Examples of Synonyms for app
  1. appetizer
  2. cocktail
  3. starter
  4. finger food
  5. natural food
  6. supplies
  7. diet
  8. antipasto
Noun
  • Cheese dreams are typically served on their own as a bite-sized appetizer, and pack enough flavor on their own.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Over the course of several hours, a kaleidoscopic array of appetizers, mains and desserts were paraded out for the hundreds of guests wearing their Sunday finery.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of appetizer
Noun
  • From sunset on—when the night comes alive amidst dazzling skyline lights—the space is complete with a seafood-forward small plates menu showing French, Spanish, and Portuguese influences, complemented by a list of natural wines and craft cocktails.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
  • On Labor Day, shoppers can save 20% on the site's sauces and cocktail mixes (use promo code LABORDAY).
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of cocktail
Noun
  • Going from a walk-on to a captain and starter isn’t the typical Power Four journey.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Cleveland Browns The Browns entered the offseason with the belief that Deshaun Watson would be their starter in 2026, so the outcome of the competition with Shedeur Sanders really shouldn’t have been a surprise.
    — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of starter
Noun
  • The best wine for tailgating is often a crisp, dry rosé because of its versatility, refreshing acidity and ability to pair with a wide range of football season’s favorite finger foods.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • An outdoor Fourth of July celebration calls for finger foods for all ages to enjoy.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of finger food
Noun
  • With less natural food available at higher elevations, bears are moving into neighborhoods looking for an easy meal.
    — Andrew Gutierrez, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The incident comes as Colorado experiences a sharp increase in bear activity fueled by poor natural food conditions, prompting officials to urge people to take extra precautions during the busy late-summer season.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of natural food
Noun
  • As the airplane air-conditioning worked overtime in the desert heat, the grooms traversed the tarmac numerous times to shuttle water and supplies to the horses.
    — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Millions of people live in or near bear habitat across the Rockies, where widespread drought has reduced supplies of nuts, berries and plants that bears eat.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of supplies
Noun
  • The pinkish squid glided two miles beneath the surface, its long, pale legs trailing from undulating fins, stunning scientists who know remarkably little about its diet, behavior or reproduction.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Statin therapy should be viewed as one piece of a broader health strategy alongside exercising regularly, adhering to a healthy diet and staying socially connected, according to the expert.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of diet
Noun
  • This antipasto meets salad is what summer dinner party dreams are made of.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • The market can accommodate pretty much any Italian food craving, offering everything from antipasto to Zeppole di San Giuseppe (a seasonal specialty dessert).
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Definition of antipasto

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