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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Dinner for two at a neighborhood trattoria recently ran us $86 with appetizers, one cocktail and no dessert.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
Unless this fish was topped with literal caviar, the meal you’re describing doesn’t sound like it would be near $500, especially if guests were also contributing 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
The convenience store chain pointed to strong sales of whole pizzas as well as appetizers and sides, in addition to strength in non-alcoholic beverages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
“I don’t think so. I have already done a thorough survey of appetizers, and it was not among them.”
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
