aperitif

noun
UK: /əˌper.ɪˈtiːf/
US: /əˌper.əˈtiːf/

  1. An alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite.

    1. We had an aperitif before dinner at the bar. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bar offered a wide selection of cocktails perfect as an aperitif before our meal. [ ] [ ]

  2. A usually alcoholic beverage served before a meal.

    1. Sherry is a common choice for an aperitif in Spain. [ ] [ ]
    2. Before the main course, a light, citrusy aperitif was offered to cleanse the palate. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cocktail digestif starter

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aperitif" in English means: An alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite., A usually alcoholic beverage served before a meal..

The phonetic transcription of "aperitif" is /əˌper.ɪˈtiːf/ in British English and /əˌper.əˈtiːf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aperitif": cocktail, digestif, starter.

Example usage of "aperitif": "We had an aperitif before dinner at the bar.". More examples on the page.