Appetizer
noun
A small dish of food served before the main course to stimulate hunger.
They served shrimp cocktail as an appetizer.
Often appears as...
- appetizer menu
- appetizer plate
noun
Something that prepares the mind or gives a preliminary idea of something to come.
The short film served as an appetizer for the full-length movie.
Often appears as...
- appetizer for discussion
- appetizer for the main event
noun
A small dish of food served before the main course to stimulate hunger.
They served shrimp cocktail as an appetizer.
Often appears as...
- appetizer menu
- appetizer plate
noun
Something that prepares the mind or gives a preliminary idea of something to come.
The short film served as an appetizer for the full-length movie.
Often appears as...
- appetizer for discussion
- appetizer for the main event
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variety
Appetizers vary greatly between cultures, describing dishes that might be cold or hot, simple or elaborate.
In Spain, tapas are a common appetizer enjoyed before meals.
Pro Tip 2/3Menu Section
'Appetizer' often refers to the first section on a menu in restaurants, listing small, starter dishes.
We browsed the appetizer section for a light snack.
Pro Tip 3/3Shareable Dishes
Appetizers are commonly shared among the table to give everyone a taste before the main dish.
We ordered a cheese platter appetizer for the whole table.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variety
Appetizers vary greatly between cultures, describing dishes that might be cold or hot, simple or elaborate.
In Spain, tapas are a common appetizer enjoyed before meals.
Pro Tip 2/3Menu Section
'Appetizer' often refers to the first section on a menu in restaurants, listing small, starter dishes.
We browsed the appetizer section for a light snack.
Pro Tip 3/3Shareable Dishes
Appetizers are commonly shared among the table to give everyone a taste before the main dish.
We ordered a cheese platter appetizer for the whole table.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variety
Appetizers vary greatly between cultures, describing dishes that might be cold or hot, simple or elaborate.
In Spain, tapas are a common appetizer enjoyed before meals.
Pro Tip 2/3Menu Section
'Appetizer' often refers to the first section on a menu in restaurants, listing small, starter dishes.
We browsed the appetizer section for a light snack.
Pro Tip 3/3Shareable Dishes
Appetizers are commonly shared among the table to give everyone a taste before the main dish.
We ordered a cheese platter appetizer for the whole table.
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A Plan to Feed the World...
world's food is never consumed and that's in rich countries and poor countries what can we do to reduce food waste which is actually I think the biggest opportunity to address our food and environment challenges going into the future so those were five kind of appetizers no
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Barton Seaver:...
But it's not all about the seafood. It's about the way that we look at our plates. As a chef, I realize the easiest thing for me to do is reduce the portion sizes on my plate. A couple things happened. I made more money. People started buying appetizers and salads,
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Deadly Dinners: Fresh...
enough to outsiders the process might seem cruel but in many cultures meat eaters never see the realities of the slaughterhouse the killing happens far away out of sight here jarring makes the appetizer a tall glass of bile and blood
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Every Animal Deserves a...
reduction of the wildlife populations but we are also the solution so in order to conserve and to protect the tapirs we need and we must work with local communities so that's why I developed that appetizer last year a project with
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Gabby Giffords and Mark...
Is that for appetizer or dessert, Mark? Well, it just gets the conversation going. But there was a lot of conversation about something you did, Gabby, after Mark's flight. You had to make another step of courage too,
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Eating Bats PIPE National...
men's mouths are watering as an appetizer the chefs also roast sago grubs a little green garnish completes the dish as the ones who brought it back to the village the hunters will eat first
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Eating Bats PIPE National...
men's mouths are watering as an appetizer the chefs also roast sago grubs a little green garnish completes the dish as the ones who brought it back to the village the hunters will eat first
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Destination Spain PIPE...
one of the most delectable ways to get a sense of Spain is through tapas traditional appetizers that keep you going until dinner which rarely happens before 10 p.m.
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Gordon Eats Honey Ants PIPE...
That's delicious. Yes. It tastes like sort of, sweet honey, strong cider, vinegar. Before my main course, this one's my appetizer.
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Yosemite's Strangest...
But this is only a cricket drumstick appetizer. She releases a concoction of alluring pheromones into the air. Oh do mantis.
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A Plan to Feed the World...
world's food is never consumed and that's in rich countries and poor countries what can we do to reduce food waste which is actually I think the biggest opportunity to address our food and environment challenges going into the future so those were five kind of appetizers no
Video examples
Barton Seaver:...
But it's not all about the seafood. It's about the way that we look at our plates. As a chef, I realize the easiest thing for me to do is reduce the portion sizes on my plate. A couple things happened. I made more money. People started buying appetizers and salads,
Video examples
Deadly Dinners: Fresh...
enough to outsiders the process might seem cruel but in many cultures meat eaters never see the realities of the slaughterhouse the killing happens far away out of sight here jarring makes the appetizer a tall glass of bile and blood
Video examples
Every Animal Deserves a...
reduction of the wildlife populations but we are also the solution so in order to conserve and to protect the tapirs we need and we must work with local communities so that's why I developed that appetizer last year a project with
Video examples
Gabby Giffords and Mark...
Is that for appetizer or dessert, Mark? Well, it just gets the conversation going. But there was a lot of conversation about something you did, Gabby, after Mark's flight. You had to make another step of courage too,
Video examples
Eating Bats PIPE National...
men's mouths are watering as an appetizer the chefs also roast sago grubs a little green garnish completes the dish as the ones who brought it back to the village the hunters will eat first
Video examples
Eating Bats PIPE National...
men's mouths are watering as an appetizer the chefs also roast sago grubs a little green garnish completes the dish as the ones who brought it back to the village the hunters will eat first
Video examples
Destination Spain PIPE...
one of the most delectable ways to get a sense of Spain is through tapas traditional appetizers that keep you going until dinner which rarely happens before 10 p.m.
Video examples
Gordon Eats Honey Ants PIPE...
That's delicious. Yes. It tastes like sort of, sweet honey, strong cider, vinegar. Before my main course, this one's my appetizer.
Video examples
Yosemite's Strangest...
But this is only a cricket drumstick appetizer. She releases a concoction of alluring pheromones into the air. Oh do mantis.
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Jeremiah Brent
American Celebrity
If I host something, even if it's just dinner at my house, I like the event to move. So that means cocktails in the family room, and then moving outside and having appetizers on the patio, and then moving to dinner at the dining table. It's just the idea of the event being curated to every little detail.
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Ina Garten
American Author
I learned that the hardest party to pull off successfully is Saturday night dinner. This meal is expected to be elaborate: appetizers, first course, dinner, dessert, and coffee. People arrive at 7:30 or 8 p.m. and stay for hours - definitely past my bedtime - and they all go home exhausted.
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Raekwon
American Musician
I just wanted to give them the 'Lost Jewelry' so they can say, 'Yo, they get that's mean.' And then when I tell 'em, 'Yo, that ain't even the meal. Get ready for the meal!' That's when we 'bout to go crazy because the taste of the appetizer.
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Jenna McCarthy
Author
As relationships progress, the time you spend smooching diminishes. Where kissing was once an enjoyable entree unto itself, it becomes a mere appetizer couples hasten through on the way to the main course.
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Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
The willingness and ability to live fully in the now eludes many people. While eating your appetizer, don't be concerned with dessert.
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Kathryn Minshew
American Businesswoman
Networking doesn't have to be all about talking shop over appetizers and bad chardonnay - do it in a way that works for you.
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Cordae
American Musician
When I used to work at Friday's, in a restaurant, that endless appetizer, that was my worst enemy as a server. Oh my god.
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Rachel Hollis
American Author
Dips are the perfect appetizer for any outdoor party! They are super easy to make and equally delicious!
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Elizabeth Berkley
American Actress
I don't think people have seen yet what I can really do. Only appetizers!
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Marcela Valladolid
American Chef
I'm all about simple appetizers when it comes to the holidays.
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Jeremiah Brent
American Celebrity
If I host something, even if it's just dinner at my house, I like the event to move. So that means cocktails in the family room, and then moving outside and having appetizers on the patio, and then moving to dinner at the dining table. It's just the idea of the event being curated to every little detail.
Quote examples
Ina Garten
American Author
I learned that the hardest party to pull off successfully is Saturday night dinner. This meal is expected to be elaborate: appetizers, first course, dinner, dessert, and coffee. People arrive at 7:30 or 8 p.m. and stay for hours - definitely past my bedtime - and they all go home exhausted.
Quote examples
Raekwon
American Musician
I just wanted to give them the 'Lost Jewelry' so they can say, 'Yo, they get that's mean.' And then when I tell 'em, 'Yo, that ain't even the meal. Get ready for the meal!' That's when we 'bout to go crazy because the taste of the appetizer.
Quote examples
Jenna McCarthy
Author
As relationships progress, the time you spend smooching diminishes. Where kissing was once an enjoyable entree unto itself, it becomes a mere appetizer couples hasten through on the way to the main course.
Quote examples
Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
The willingness and ability to live fully in the now eludes many people. While eating your appetizer, don't be concerned with dessert.
Quote examples
Kathryn Minshew
American Businesswoman
Networking doesn't have to be all about talking shop over appetizers and bad chardonnay - do it in a way that works for you.
Quote examples
Cordae
American Musician
When I used to work at Friday's, in a restaurant, that endless appetizer, that was my worst enemy as a server. Oh my god.
Quote examples
Rachel Hollis
American Author
Dips are the perfect appetizer for any outdoor party! They are super easy to make and equally delicious!
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Elizabeth Berkley
American Actress
I don't think people have seen yet what I can really do. Only appetizers!
Quote examples
Marcela Valladolid
American Chef
I'm all about simple appetizers when it comes to the holidays.
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