appetizer
Example Sentences
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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
Bougie Gougies – Sometimes you just need an easy, impressive appetizer ready at a moment’s notice.
From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025
Our server had just placed a smorgasbord before us, including a Triple Dipper appetizer combo in the now-canonical configuration: Big Mouth Bites, Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers, and Nashville Hot Mozz.
From Slate • Aug. 11, 2025
Scott had gnawed silently on a chicken wing while Mom ate her salad, but once she got up and approached the appetizer bar, he dropped the bone onto his plate.
From "George" by Alex Gino
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