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appetizer

[ap-i-tahy-zer] / ˈæp ɪˌtaɪ zər /


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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

Shares of Chili’s owner Brinker International rose 11% to $245.89 as the casual dining chain’s Triple Dipper appetizer craze continued to drive sales growth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

And even if Pah didn’t come—snatching Gulliver as an appetizer before going after the main course—there was still no hope.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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

It’s a version of the age-old promotional party that replaces passed appetizers and executive remarks with dim lights and high beats per minute.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026

Seated at a banquette table in the back of the restaurant, the pair ordered two entrees, drinks, and appetizers, totaling $371.55, and at some point during the meal, Eatherly began livestreaming.

From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026

For appetizers, we made plantain chips, crispy yucca fries, and bacalao fritters.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya


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