Aperitif: meaning, definitions and examples
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aperitif
[ หรฆpษหrษชtiหf ]
food and drink
An aperitif is an alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite. It is often served neat or with a splash of soda or tonic and can include a variety of beverages, such as vermouth, champagne, or bitters. The tradition of having an aperitif is especially popular in Mediterranean countries. Depending on the culture, it can be accompanied by small snacks or appetizers, enhancing the dining experience.
Synonyms
before dinner drink, prefatory drink, starter drink
Examples of usage
- She enjoyed a glass of vermouth as an aperitif before dinner.
- Many restaurants offer a complimentary aperitif to start the meal.
- He prefers a light cocktail as his aperitif.
- The aperitif was served alongside olives and cheese.
Translations
Translations of the word "aperitif" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aperitivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเคฐเคฟเคเคฟเคซเคผ
๐ฉ๐ช Aperitif
๐ฎ๐ฉ aperitif
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฟะตัะธัะธะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ aperitif
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใใชใใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท apรฉritif
๐ช๐ธ aperitivo
๐น๐ท aperatif
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ๋ฆฌํฐํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุจูุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ aperitiv
๐ธ๐ฐ aperitรญv
๐จ๐ณ ๅผ่้
๐ธ๐ฎ aperitiv
๐ฎ๐ธ forrรฉttur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะฟะตัะธัะธะฒ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aperitif
๐ฒ๐ฝ aperitivo
Word origin
The term 'aperitif' comes from the Latin word 'aperire', meaning 'to open'. This reflects the purpose of an aperitif, which is to 'open' the appetite before a meal. The concept of drinking a beverage before a meal has roots in various ancient cultures, but the specific term 'aperitif' began to emerge in France in the 19th century. It became widely popular in the culinary traditions of Europe, particularly in countries like France and Italy, where it is often a social ritual. Over time, the aperitif has evolved, and its consumption has spread worldwide, with many variations being developed in various cuisines, making it an integral part of dining culture.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,012, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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