as in snack
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 appetizer
The $50 prix-fixe menu includes three appetizers, four entrées and two desserts.
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Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 3 Mar. 2025
The long list of appetizers includes hearty offerings like fingerling potatoes loaded with Provolone, bacon, jalapeños and crème fraiche, and pork belly mac n’ cheese, but don’t skip over the sourdough bread service with all of the toppings.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
From crowd-pleasing mains to comforting sides, classic appetizers, and desserts these are the recipes that turn into traditions.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2025
That award-winning wine list While the Fig Tree is known for signature dishes like the elk chop, the bison ribeye and that rich escargot appetizer, it’s largely recognized for its wine.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025
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Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 3 Mar. 2025
The long list of appetizers includes hearty offerings like fingerling potatoes loaded with Provolone, bacon, jalapeños and crème fraiche, and pork belly mac n’ cheese, but don’t skip over the sourdough bread service with all of the toppings.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
From crowd-pleasing mains to comforting sides, classic appetizers, and desserts these are the recipes that turn into traditions.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2025
That award-winning wine list While the Fig Tree is known for signature dishes like the elk chop, the bison ribeye and that rich escargot appetizer, it’s largely recognized for its wine.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetizer
Noun
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Try pairing cashews with dark chocolate and dried cherries for a sweet yet healthy snack.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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Going forward, the focus will be on the physical store, in-store collaborations and the new wellness café Koi 11, where the menu includes matcha protein shakes, herbal teas and nutritious snacks made without refined sugar.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The first commercial versions of sunflower butter were introduced in the 1980s, but consumers found their bitter taste and greenish color off-putting.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
13 Mar. 2025
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Of course, different fruits and vegetables will provide different tastes—green apples are tart and fresh, but try celery for an earthy sip or kiwi for tropical flavors.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Customers may have purchased the recalled small bites from February 6, 2025, through March 11, 2025.—
Anna Commander,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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More affordable options for food at the pool hall include small bites, ranging from $1.75 lumpia to a $12.50 combo plate.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Balanced and engaging dark mouthful of fudge, shortbread and soy.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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There's a Lawrenceville location, too. ☕️ Pro tip: Sip slowly to avoid a mouthful of finely ground sludge at the bottom of the cup.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In recent years, The Row has excelled at feeding their guests who not only have an appetite for fashion, but also for snacks (past nibbles have included chocolate, pea shoots, pears and a variety of beverages).—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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During a season full of hosting and parties, appetizer nibbles are the name of the game.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Nov. 2024
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“Appetizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetizer. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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