as in snacks
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 appetizers
Its menu consists of pubby food including pizza, appetizers like nachos and our dip flight, and handheld options such as tacos, wraps and burritos.
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Gary Stern, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Plus, breakfast, afternoon snacks, evening appetizers, and a nighttime dessert spread are included with your stay.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
Launching March 9 in over 1,800 stores, the line will feature a selection of frozen gourmet pizzas and appetizers.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The $50 prix-fixe menu includes three appetizers, four entrées and two desserts.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 3 Mar. 2025
The long list of appetizers includes hearty offerings like fingerling potatoes loaded with Provolone, bacon, jalapeños and crème fraiche, and pork belly mac n’ cheese, but don’t skip over the sourdough bread service with all of the toppings.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
From crowd-pleasing mains to comforting sides, classic appetizers, and desserts these are the recipes that turn into traditions.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2025
Parties of two tend to get straight to the point of ordering, whereas larger parties are more likely to spend several minutes greeting each other and deciding whether to get a round of appetizers for the table.
—Ali Bouzari, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
Add other dips, jams, and protein options so guests can customize their appetizers.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
Gary Stern, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Plus, breakfast, afternoon snacks, evening appetizers, and a nighttime dessert spread are included with your stay.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
Launching March 9 in over 1,800 stores, the line will feature a selection of frozen gourmet pizzas and appetizers.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The $50 prix-fixe menu includes three appetizers, four entrées and two desserts.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 3 Mar. 2025
The long list of appetizers includes hearty offerings like fingerling potatoes loaded with Provolone, bacon, jalapeños and crème fraiche, and pork belly mac n’ cheese, but don’t skip over the sourdough bread service with all of the toppings.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
From crowd-pleasing mains to comforting sides, classic appetizers, and desserts these are the recipes that turn into traditions.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2025
Parties of two tend to get straight to the point of ordering, whereas larger parties are more likely to spend several minutes greeting each other and deciding whether to get a round of appetizers for the table.
—Ali Bouzari, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
Add other dips, jams, and protein options so guests can customize their appetizers.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Appetizers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetizers. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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