aperitif
noun
aper·i·tif
ə-ˌper-ə-ˈtēf 
a-;
ˌä-pər-(ə-)ˈtēf
: an alcoholic drink taken before a meal as an appetizer
Examples of aperitif in a Sentence
They served us champagne as an aperitif.
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During the two-day cruise, Martha Stewart hosted a sunset aperitif, Janelle Monáe lit up a DJ set, Sting gave a surprise performance and a drone show illuminated the Sicilian coastline, providing endless fodder for what felt like every A-lister’s Instagram Stories feed.
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Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
One of the most popular offerings at Darling’s is a nonalcoholic Aperol Spritz, made with a booze-free aperitif and a bright blood orange coloring.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The sparkling wine and liqueur additions came later, and spritz culture really took off after the debut of bitter aperitifs like Aperol, Campari, and Select in the 1900s.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
These are easy-drinking wines that pair well with a variety of foods and make excellent aperitifs.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
One of the most popular offerings at Darling’s is a nonalcoholic Aperol Spritz, made with a booze-free aperitif and a bright blood orange coloring.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The sparkling wine and liqueur additions came later, and spritz culture really took off after the debut of bitter aperitifs like Aperol, Campari, and Select in the 1900s.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
These are easy-drinking wines that pair well with a variety of foods and make excellent aperitifs.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for aperitif
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“Aperitif.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aperitif. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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