appetizer
noun
a small portion of a food or drink served before or at the beginning of a meal to stimulate the desire to eat.
appetizers
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pluralof appetizer.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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White button mushrooms are a valuable specialty crop and a familiar ingredient in everything from salads and appetizers to everyday meals.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
Dinner for two at a neighborhood trattoria recently ran us $86 with appetizers, one cocktail and no dessert.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
A few of the other guests also brought sides and appetizers.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
Seated at a banquette table in the back of the restaurant, the pair ordered two entrees, drinks, and appetizers, totaling $371.55, and at some point during the meal, Eatherly began livestreaming.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
For appetizers, we made plantain chips, crispy yucca fries, and bacalao fritters.
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
