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Aperitif: meaning, definitions and examples

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aperitif

 

[ หŒรฆpษ™หˆrษชtiหf ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aperitivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคชเคฐเคฟเคŸเคฟเคซเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aperitif

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aperitif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฟะตั€ะธั‚ะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aperitif

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒšใƒชใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท apรฉritif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aperitivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aperatif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„ํŽ˜๋ฆฌํ‹ฐํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุจู„ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aperitiv

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aperitรญv

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ€่ƒƒ้…’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aperitiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forrรฉttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฟะตั€ะธั‚ะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aperitif

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aperitivo

Etymology

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.