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appetizer

[ap-i-tahy-zer] / ˈæp ɪˌtaɪ zər /


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At the tropical Siren Social Club, I splurged on a gin martini, an appetizer of garlicky Gulf shrimp and pastry-encrusted beef Wellington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

Chili’s offers a deal with a drink, appetizer and entree that starts at $10.99.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

I discovered this recipe concept when looking for a quick appetizer to bring to a dinner party, and it was a massive hit.

From Salon • Sep. 15, 2025

In one way, it’s funny to hear C-suite executives describing this fried appetizer iteration in the kinds of awestruck tones usually reserved for, like, the discovery of penicillin.

From Slate • Aug. 11, 2025

I didn’t think we could really afford it, so I didn’t get an appetizer.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini