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 duo’s original Birthday Cake scent was just the appetizer.
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Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2025
Felix Handmade Empanadas turns a traditional Argentinian appetizer into the star dish at Optimist Hall and its The Alley at Latta Arcade locations.
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
During dinner service, the red team got off to a great start, sending out appetizers immediately.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Oct. 2025
Main events Olympics return: The 4 Nations Face-Off provided the NHL with rare crossover success, but that was merely an appetizer.
—Rob Rossi, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2025
Felix Handmade Empanadas turns a traditional Argentinian appetizer into the star dish at Optimist Hall and its The Alley at Latta Arcade locations.
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
During dinner service, the red team got off to a great start, sending out appetizers immediately.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Oct. 2025
Main events Olympics return: The 4 Nations Face-Off provided the NHL with rare crossover success, but that was merely an appetizer.
—Rob Rossi, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appetizer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetizer
Noun
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Protein bars often contain fat, fiber, and protein and are a portable, convenient snack.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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Pair Them With Protein or Healthy Fat Adding peanut butter, cheese, or yogurt to apples doesn’t just make for a tastier snack—foods like these also add protein and healthy fats to enhance an apple’s nutritional punch.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If the black isn’t to your taste, the slippers are also available in gray and brown.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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This can happen because of changes in hormones, taste, and sense of smell.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When the shark measuring about 10 feet didn’t fit through the door, Mucerino and Burress got a bite of inspiration.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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In their study published today in the Journal of Experimental Biology, the team describes the differences between bite tactics in these different types of snakes.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For even more ooey-gooey sweetness, the Apple Crumble Center of the Roll hides a dollop of that same cozy apple crumble in the heart of the cinnamon roll, turning every mouthful into a mini holiday moment.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The footage shows the pup grabbing a mouthful of kibble from his bowl on the hard floor and trotting over to the carpeted area—where his owner and another dog are—to settle down and eat.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That night, guests are invited to a private party beside the infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean, showcasing nibbles from local food producers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
17 Oct. 2025
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In one of her posts, Jenner even takes a nibble on her nails, which are long enough to just barely miss scratching her nose during the playful choreography.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Appetizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetizer. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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