Appetizers: meaning, definitions and examples

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appetizers

 

[ ˈæpɪˌtaɪzərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food

Appetizers are small dishes of food served before the main course of a meal. They are usually savory and are meant to stimulate the appetite.

Examples of usage

  • Let's start with some delicious appetizers like bruschetta and shrimp cocktail.
  • The restaurant offers a variety of appetizers such as spring rolls and stuffed mushrooms.

Translations

Translations of the word "appetizers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aperitivos

🇮🇳 स्टार्टर

🇩🇪 Vorspeisen

🇮🇩 pembuka

🇺🇦 закуски

🇵🇱 przystawki

🇯🇵 前菜

🇫🇷 apéritifs

🇪🇸 aperitivos

🇹🇷 meze

🇰🇷 전채 요리

🇸🇦 مقبلات

🇨🇿 předkrmy

🇸🇰 predjedlá

🇨🇳 前菜

🇸🇮 predjedi

🇮🇸 forréttir

🇰🇿 тәбеташар

🇬🇪 სტარტერები

🇦🇿 başlangıçlar

🇲🇽 aperitivos

Etymology

The term 'appetizer' originated in the mid-19th century from the French word 'appétit', meaning 'appetite'. Appetizers were traditionally used to whet the appetite before a meal and prepare the taste buds for the main courses. Over time, appetizers have become a popular part of dining culture, offering a variety of flavors and textures to enhance the dining experience.