appetizer
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for appetizer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small dish served before the main course of a meal.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use appetizer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From appetize + -er, ultimately tied to Latin appetitus, "appetite."
Full origin of appetizer →Frequently asked questions
What does “appetizer” mean?
The word “appetizer” means a small dish served before the main course of a meal. In plain terms, a small starter course, or figuratively, a taste of something bigger still to come.
How do you pronounce “appetizer”?
“Appetizer” is pronounced A-pih-teye-zuh (/ˈæpɪˌtaɪzə/ in IPA).
How do you use “appetizer” in a sentence?
Here is “appetizer” used in a sentence: “We started with a shrimp appetizer before the steaks arrived.”
What part of speech is “appetizer”?
“Appetizer” is a noun.
Where does the word “appetizer” come from?
The word “appetizer” comes from Latin. From appetize + -er, ultimately tied to Latin appetitus, "appetite.".
How many meanings does “appetizer” have?
“Appetizer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small dish served before the main course of a meal.