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
Elia boasts a large lineup of shareable appetizers, including the showy saganaki, and diners rave about the lamb, octopus, sea bass and seafood paella entrees.
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Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Its menu will expand to include more appetizers, sandwiches, chicken wings, mac and cheese, and gourmet hot dogs.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
These little beef sandwiches make a great appetizer for a party.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Common Types of Winter Squash Winter squash comes in a wide variety options, perfect for transforming into a range of comforting winter dishes from appetizers and sides to desserts and more.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetizer
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Whether commuting for work or running errands, Dana is a carryall with ample space for essentials (think phone, keys, wallet, and sunglasses), along with a 13-inch laptop, water bottle, makeup, portable charger, lightweight jacket, snacks, and a notebook.—
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The main compartment is spacious enough for essentials like chargers, money, my phone, and of course, snacks.—
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Will folic acid affect the taste of tortillas?—
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Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Garner may have the same taste in books, but their takes on warm winter knitwear couldn’t be more different.—
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From comfort food classics to more elevated plates, several bites stood out at a preview event.—
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Guests will naturally gravitate towards these pairings, ensuring the perfect bite.—
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Turn your head to the side, unhinge your jaw, and prepare for a glorious mouthful.—
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And so, with rumbling heart and saliva pasting tongue to teeth (fury's alchemy gave her a mouthful of metal), Noelle plunged a finger into the manila corner and ripped open the fabric of her world.—
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Easy snacks and nibbles that are comfortable, elegant and, yes, perfectly matched to a cocktail, martini or otherwise.—
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Pests, particularly moths and silverfish, lay eggs and nibble on the natural fibers of cashmere.—
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“Appetizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetizer. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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