appetizers

noun

plural of appetizer
as in snacks
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 appetizers But what ground my gears was that most of the specific dishes mentioned in these jokes were from the appetizers. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026 To satisfy an immediate hunger, Sake has 20 appetizers spanning from yakitori, takoyaki, and edamame. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Making a tray of Thanksgiving appetizers should not feel like cooking a second dinner. — Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026 Texas Roadhouse isn't just a one-trick pony, though, as their appetizers — the cheese fries in particular — are immaculate, and their chili is some of the best in the biz. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Snacks and appetizers $7-$28, most mains $27-$56, desserts $17-$19. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 After baking to golden perfection, these savory treats make a delicious holiday twist on traditional meatball appetizers. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026 The bar and pub has a wide food selection of appetizers, burgers, salads, flatbreads, sandwiches, bowls and mains. — Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 Professional and amateur cooks from throughout the area will serve samples of their favorite appetizers, entrees and desserts while competing for votes and bragging rights. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetizers
  1. snacks
  2. bites
  3. tastes
  4. nibbles
  5. mouthfuls
Noun
  • Growing up in North Carolina, one of my favorite childhood snacks was the oatmeal crème pie produced by Lance, the snack-food manufacturer based in my hometown of Charlotte.
    — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • There are also some grab-and-go snacks available for purchase in the living/reception area.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of snacks
Noun
  • The Orlando Sentinel’s 150th Anniversary event series continues with its tastiest panel yet as local farmers and chefs discuss the ins and outs of farm-to-table while guests enjoy light bites.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Other bites served through the evening include carne asada tacos, street corn in a cup and mini tamales.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of bites
Noun
  • Why will reality television not follow my personal tastes and preferences to the letter?
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The teens created a unique sound by merging their diverse musical tastes, like Culos’s love for Beastie Boys and Nas and DePizzo’s Nirvana and Soundgarden influences.
    — Leena Tailor, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of tastes
Noun
  • All guests are invited for complimentary nibbles and drinks, including the hotel's signature Negroni.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The menu is as unfussy as the dishes on it—divided into nibbles and small and large plates, all highlighted by Ottolenghi’s quintessential bright, citrusy Middle Eastern flavors.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of nibbles
Noun
  • Trump himself issued mouthfuls of balderdash during the event.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The possibility of a Chase and Taylor flirtation causing a rift with Miranda is briefly raised and just as swiftly quashed — through large mouthfuls of chips and salsa, Taylor assures Miranda at the sip-and-see that there is no there there.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of mouthfuls

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