as in snack
a small dish of food served before the main part of a meal
Shrimp with cocktail sauce were served as an appetizer.
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Recent Examples of appetizer
Consider this an appetizer course, featuring Scoop City’s Jacob Robinson:
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 11 July 2025
And so versatile, from appetizer and side dish to main dish and dessert, summer squash can do it all.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
Bar Louie is known for its mix of craft burgers, salads, bar bites, appetizers and main dishes.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 July 2025
For the perfect summer appetizer, whip up a batch of watermelon relish.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 11 July 2025
And so versatile, from appetizer and side dish to main dish and dessert, summer squash can do it all.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
Bar Louie is known for its mix of craft burgers, salads, bar bites, appetizers and main dishes.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 July 2025
For the perfect summer appetizer, whip up a batch of watermelon relish.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetizer
Noun
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Amaya and Bryan were greeted at their date with snacks, champagne, and a book of photos from throughout their lives.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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There are many ways to incorporate Swiss cheese into your diet, including as a snack or part of a sandwich or salad.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
Noun
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After the dominant Mercedes cars collided on the first lap, Verstappen ran a perfect race to win on debut for Red Bull in Spain; a first taste of what was to come, a streak of championships following from 2021 to 2024.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Customers who might feel less inclined to camp but still want a taste of Gaddy’s homestyle creations can find her delicious pimento cheese at Pasta & Provisions and the Salted Melon.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Rabies is found in the saliva of infected animals and is transmitted primarily through a bite.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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Add in a rotating selection of oysters, raw bar towers, and one of the city’s most fun bites: Siberian caviar and parmesan custard served in a salted waffle cone.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The Dodgers still cracked to life against Logan Webb, who last month fed this lineup with a mouthful of cutters to great success.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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He’s quickly engrossed and, every so often, reaches out for a mouthful of corn dog.—
Christopher O'Donnell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Everton having a nibble at Aston Villa’s John McGinn is intriguing.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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More sips and nibbles: National Sushi Day was Wednesday, but don't let the silly day-makers slow your summertime roll.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Appetizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetizer. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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