Synonyms of appetizers

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.

Related Words

• snacks
• bites
• tastes
• canapés
• nibbles
• mouthfuls
• medallions
• morsels
• chews
• tidbits
• nuggets
• sprinklings
• noisettes
• collops
• hors d'oeuvres
• noshes
• snippets
• crumbs
• particles
• gulps
• shreds
• dashes
• spots
• scraps
• dribbles
• touches
• scruples
• motes
• suspicions
• flecks
• driblets
• hints
• laps
• snips
• specks
• tittles
• dabs
• nubbins
• pinches
• drops
• bits
• swigs
• swallows
• smidgens
• licks
• traces

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of appetizers

For a festive addition to their Thanksgiving spread, these cocktail napkins would look cute next to a tray of appetizers or drinks. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2026

For diners looking for a more casual visit, ordering a few appetizers and drinks at the bar is an option. — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 12 Nov. 2026

From the appetizers everyone reaches for before dinner to the desserts people somehow find room for after a big meal, there’s always something to look forward to. — Meneida Bailey, AJC.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Though Pasta was not a traditional Italian restaurant, offering only a couple of appetizers and desserts and pasta dishes, the glut was obvious. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026

From discounted baking supplies to easy appetizers and quick meals, Costco is offering a number of food finds for shoppers preparing for Thanksgiving. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

These healthy Thanksgiving recipes cover the entire feast, from crunchy salads and make-ahead appetizers to satisfying plant-forward mains and festive desserts. — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026

The name Off the Menu references the creative appetizers served at fine dining spots, made with unusual ingredients and unexpected juxtapositions of flavors. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

The upscale bar features several beers on tap, cocktails, a wide selection of appetizers, burgers, salads, flatbreads, sandwiches, bowls and mains. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026