app

noun

Definition of appnext
as in appetizer

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Recent Examples of app The announcement is the latest collaboration between Disney and Webtoon, which has already brought over 20 fan-favorite comics to Webtoon’s vertical-scroll format, available in a dedicated Disney section of the English-language Webtoon app. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026 Buying a Turbo Live pass was a fussier exercise than necessary because the app didn’t work with Google Wallet. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026 A pop star hits back at the White House, a total eclipse blankets much of Europe, and a dating app makes a big change. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2026 There’s something Letterboxd-y about this app, in a great way. — David Pierce, The Verge, 15 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
  • The former Ole Miss standout’s seven receptions for 62 yards in his preseason debut is only an appetizer of the main course to come.
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • How to Score Freebies There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but a free drink, appetizer, or dessert might be another story.
    — Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of appetizer
Noun
  • Service types often include a formal sit-down dinner reception, a buffet dinner service, a family-style dinner, or a more minimal cocktail offering without a full dinner.
    — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
  • For instance, one woman is clearly having a (beach) ball hanging with her mom for her 31st summer, sipping cocktails and shopping.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of cocktail
Noun
  • Arraez had a pair of hits, including a two-run homer, his sixth of the season, off Miami starter Sandy Alcantara.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In 2024, Justin Fields went 4-2 as a starter in Pittsburgh before losing his job to Russell Wilson.
    — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of starter
Noun
  • An outdoor Fourth of July celebration calls for finger foods for all ages to enjoy.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Stick with finger foods that do not require utensils and will not smudge cards or game boards.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of finger food
Noun
  • 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
  • Jonkel said the lack of natural food in the wild is prompting bears to venture into populated areas to forage for food.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of natural food
Noun
  • Once the night session concludes, an overnight crew drops supplies at each bar and cart, including the souvenir cups, vodka, lemonade and ice.
    — Jason Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • That includes a limited-time collection of teen and tween clothes, school supplies and accessories in pastel colors and floral prints from the women's lifestyle brand LoveShack Fancy.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of supplies
Noun
  • Advertisement The fantasy that masculinity can be recovered through diet is as old as the United States.
    — Michael Kimmel, Time, 15 Aug. 2026
  • His theory was that modern diets damage the gut and undermine the various systems connected to it.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 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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