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
The $50 meal includes three appetizers, two entrees, and a dessert.
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Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 9 Feb. 2026
The influencer, who has over half a million followers on TikTok, regularly shares recipes for game-day appetizers and dreamy desserts.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
She is seen approving invitations, trying on her dress, and, at one point, approving an appetizer that consists of caviar stuffed into a literal golden egg.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
Make sure to still fulfill any commitments made prior, such as bringing appetizers, in any way possible.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
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Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 9 Feb. 2026
The influencer, who has over half a million followers on TikTok, regularly shares recipes for game-day appetizers and dreamy desserts.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
She is seen approving invitations, trying on her dress, and, at one point, approving an appetizer that consists of caviar stuffed into a literal golden egg.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
Make sure to still fulfill any commitments made prior, such as bringing appetizers, in any way possible.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for appetizer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetizer
Noun
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The minibar is a compelling decorative touch on its own, set inside a dedicated cupboard and features an array of local, gourmet snacks, antiqued wine and cocktail glasses, and an anniversary edition of the 1935 Illy espresso machine for your morning and afternoon coffees.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Here, a kitchen island provides the chef with more work space while on the dining area side of the island there will be seating for informal snacks or guests while entertaining.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The beef is nicely tender with a savory taste from all the ingredients.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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That summer, 1960, Jackson came home and led a sit-in at the library, his arrest a first taste of civil disobedience.—
Johanna Neuman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Stir together the remoulade as the crab cakes cook, so as little time as possible stands between you and your first bite.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Infected cats can carry the fungus in their claws or skin lesions, and scratches or bites can transmit the infection to humans.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Turn your head to the side, unhinge your jaw, and prepare for a glorious mouthful.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2025
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And so, with rumbling heart and saliva pasting tongue to teeth (fury's alchemy gave her a mouthful of metal), Noelle plunged a finger into the manila corner and ripped open the fabric of her world.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
4 Dec. 2025
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Crawfish is in season during Mardi Gras season, so make these quick appetizer-sized rolls for dinner or a nibble before a parade.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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And even the smallest nibble wallops with a potent vegetal bitterness.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Appetizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetizer. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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