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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
Lucky for us, these amazing potato appetizers prove the humble potato's versatility even further.
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
The room is packed with seats and people carefully maneuvering through the crowd with their drinks and appetizers.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Pizzeria Di Lusso will feature Trenton-style and grandma-style pizzas, appetizers, salads and a full bar.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Their $45 dinner menu offers eight choices for appetizers and six for entrees, including prime rib on a French roll with au jus and a truffle lobster melt and bisque.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Still, the patio remains my favorite place to spend hours on a cool autumn night, sharing appetizers and conversation with friends.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
This modern American cuisine restaurant serves a mix of $5 to $9 appetizers such as trout ceviche, cheeseburger and kale salad.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The pea and pastry appetizers were especially yummy.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
Couples choose three appetizers, two entrées, and one dessert.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
The room is packed with seats and people carefully maneuvering through the crowd with their drinks and appetizers.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Pizzeria Di Lusso will feature Trenton-style and grandma-style pizzas, appetizers, salads and a full bar.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Their $45 dinner menu offers eight choices for appetizers and six for entrees, including prime rib on a French roll with au jus and a truffle lobster melt and bisque.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Still, the patio remains my favorite place to spend hours on a cool autumn night, sharing appetizers and conversation with friends.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
This modern American cuisine restaurant serves a mix of $5 to $9 appetizers such as trout ceviche, cheeseburger and kale salad.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The pea and pastry appetizers were especially yummy.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
Couples choose three appetizers, two entrées, and one dessert.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetizers
Noun
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The playroom, a lively communal hub called The Hangout, is a dream come true, stocked with both ice-cream treats and healthy snacks (because balance), while practical touches like a dedicated laundry room show that the hotel really gets what families need when traveling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends stocking your ride with a basic winter survival kit containing an ice scraper, jumper cables, and road flares, along with a blanket, snacks, water, and a first-aid kit.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This month, its running theme is inspired by Mardi Gras and Carnival celebrations, featuring late-night bites and drinks that draw on Filipino and New Orleans cuisine.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Wet snow is significantly heavier than fluffy dry snow so take smaller ‘bites’ on the shovel to keep the load manageable.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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The cargo fits the tastes and needs of the region.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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Among the lenders to the show, alongside the Dallas art patrons who have supported the culture for many years, and whose tastes will be familiar to any local art lover, are a number of younger names, whose choices suggest where the culture is headed.—
Benjamin Lima
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Easy snacks and nibbles that are comfortable, elegant and, yes, perfectly matched to a cocktail, martini or otherwise.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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Some nibbles to graze on Lightly sweet, warmly spiced mulled wine is best paired with a selection of salty snacks.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Dec. 2025
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But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Appetizers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetizers. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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