appetizer

noun
UK: /ˈæpɪtaɪzər/
US: /ˈæpɪtaɪzər/

  1. A small dish eaten before a meal.

    1. We ordered an appetizer to share before our main courses. [ ] [ ]
    2. The restaurant is known for its delicious appetizer selection and affordable prices. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that stimulates the appetite.

    1. The fresh bread was a great appetizer before the soup. [ ] [ ]
    2. The chef's innovative use of spices acted as a tasty appetizer for the meal to come. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

starter foretaste hors d'oeuvre
appetizer transitive-verb

  1. To stimulate the appetite.

    1. The aroma of garlic and herbs did appetizer my hunger. [ ] [ ]
    2. I hoped the light salad would appetizer my appetite rather than fill me up too much. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "appetizer" in English means: A small dish eaten before a meal., Something that stimulates the appetite..

The phonetic transcription of "appetizer" is /ˈæpɪtaɪzər/ in British English and /ˈæpɪtaɪzər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "appetizer": starter, foretaste, hors d'oeuvre.

Example usage of "appetizer": "We ordered an appetizer to share before our main courses.". More examples on the page.