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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Founded by Lily Geiger, who lost her father to alcoholism, Sole looks like an aperitif but avoids mimicking the taste of alcohol.
—
Air Mail, 17 May 2025
Campari is an Italian aperitif that originated in Italy in the 1800s.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Aside from lending its name to one of France’s most famous aperitifs, Cap Corse is distinguished by its rugged landscapes, traditional villages, and defiantly Corsican culture.
—Eleanor Aldridge, AFAR Media, 28 Apr. 2025
Because the entire league was making its way to New York for three other knockout scouting games over the weekend, and this was the aperitif.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aperitif
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Air Mail, 17 May 2025
Campari is an Italian aperitif that originated in Italy in the 1800s.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Aside from lending its name to one of France’s most famous aperitifs, Cap Corse is distinguished by its rugged landscapes, traditional villages, and defiantly Corsican culture.
—Eleanor Aldridge, AFAR Media, 28 Apr. 2025
Because the entire league was making its way to New York for three other knockout scouting games over the weekend, and this was the aperitif.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aperitif
Cite this Entry
“Aperitif.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aperitif. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share