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appetizer

[ap-i-tahy-zer] / ˈæp ɪˌtaɪ zər /


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The night was still young, so we settled on a light appetizer of foie gras and tangy Chenin Blanc, before heading out for round two.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

Nibble on an appetizer: The main course used to be the whole point of eating out at a restaurant.

From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026

A shockingly good celery, blue cheese, walnut appetizer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

In any case, the ADP report is an appetizer of sorts ahead of the main course for markets: the official U.S. employment report on Friday.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026

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

For appetizers, I also love putting out potato chips, olives, slices of salami and cucumbers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

White button mushrooms are a valuable specialty crop and a familiar ingredient in everything from salads and appetizers to everyday meals.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

A few of the other guests also brought sides and appetizers.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026

I had prepped appetizers, sides and heavily salted my steaks, in advance, which was fortunate.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

A photographer took our pictures and waiters in tuxedos and white gloves served us appetizers off silver trays.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers


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