aperitif

noun

aper·i·tif ə-ˌper-ə-ˈtēf

a-;

ˌä-pər-(ə-)ˈtēf

Synonyms of aperitif next

: 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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Couples and friends would gravitate to the nearby Ivanhoe Lounge, which has an alfresco top deck and a cozy indoor space with floor-to-ceiling windows, for an aperitif. —

Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024 Ghia The First Sip Kit Ghia’s line of bartender-approved, nonalcoholic aperitifs is a thoughtful gift for anyone who doesn’t drink alcohol or is taking a break from it. —

Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024 In particular, the Ghia Paloma made with Ghia N-A aperitif, grapefruit, lime, agave and seltzer has been our most popular N-A order. —

Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Weingut Robert Weil Riesling Sekt Brut, Rheingau Dalton recommends starting with this sparkling Riesling as an aperitif while gathering and setting the atmosphere. —

Jillian Dara, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aperitif

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French apéritif, from apéritif, adjective, "aperient, stimulating appetite," going back to Old French aperitif "aperient," borrowed from Medieval Latin aperitīvus, variant of Late Latin apertīvus, from Latin apertus, past participle of aperīre "to open" + -īvus -ive — more at aperient