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appetizer

[ap-i-tahy-zer] / ˈæp ɪˌtaɪ zər /


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A shockingly good celery, blue cheese, walnut appetizer.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

Go for drinks and oysters with friends, or indulge as an appetizer before settling in for dinner.

From Salon Sep. 8, 2026

SpaceX’s half-billion-dollar fee pool is expected to be a mere appetizer as Anthropic and OpenAI prepare to launch their own mammoth IPOs in the coming months.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

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

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

For the appetizer I turned to the garden, where there were fava beans ready to pick.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

Dinner for two at a neighborhood trattoria recently ran us $86 with appetizers, one cocktail and no dessert.

From Salon Sep. 20, 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

Casey’s pointed to strong sales of whole pizzas as well as appetizers and sides, in addition to strength in nonalcoholic beverages.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

A caterer would be circulating with appetizers on silver trays while Dad hid in the kitchen to avoid socializing.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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