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
The stomach-grumbling app is available in small or shareable sizes (either three or six pieces) or as part of Chili’s Triple Dipper — a menu option for fans to choose three appetizers and dipping sauces.
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Of course, there might be a more simple explanation for the trend towards pricey, petite appetizers.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
Try peppermint desserts or party appetizers everyone will love.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
Make Grandma proud this holiday season and serve a spiked holiday punch (or non-alcoholic punch) in an elegant vessel, like the Viski Admiral Crystal Punch Bowl, while guests also enjoy being served crowd-pleasing appetizers from the Delling Large Serving Platter Set.
—Brandi Fuller, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
There were about seven appetizers and eight types of sushi, including everything from tuna to conger eel.
—Dana Givens, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
From the savory crunch of cheddar cheese straws to the buttery perfection of sweet potato biscuits, many of these appetizers have been passed down through generations and continue to make every fall gathering special.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
Ticket price -- $25 -- includes appetizers; drinks will be available for purchase.
—Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 19 Oct. 2024
By the way, these are just the appetizers.
—David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Of course, there might be a more simple explanation for the trend towards pricey, petite appetizers.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
Try peppermint desserts or party appetizers everyone will love.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
Make Grandma proud this holiday season and serve a spiked holiday punch (or non-alcoholic punch) in an elegant vessel, like the Viski Admiral Crystal Punch Bowl, while guests also enjoy being served crowd-pleasing appetizers from the Delling Large Serving Platter Set.
—Brandi Fuller, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
There were about seven appetizers and eight types of sushi, including everything from tuna to conger eel.
—Dana Givens, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
From the savory crunch of cheddar cheese straws to the buttery perfection of sweet potato biscuits, many of these appetizers have been passed down through generations and continue to make every fall gathering special.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
Ticket price -- $25 -- includes appetizers; drinks will be available for purchase.
—Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 19 Oct. 2024
By the way, these are just the appetizers.
—David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Appetizers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetizers. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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