Definitions
- Referring to food or drinks consumed before the main meal. - Talking about appetizers or hors d'oeuvres served before dinner. - Describing a light snack or drink to whet the appetite before the main course.
- Referring to the first course of a meal. - Talking about an appetizer or small dish served before the main course. - Describing a dish that is meant to stimulate the appetite before the main meal.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to food or drinks consumed before the main meal.
- 2Both are meant to stimulate the appetite.
- 3Both can be small dishes or snacks.
- 4Both are often served at restaurants or dinner parties.
- 5Both are optional and not necessary for the main meal.
What is the difference?
- 1Timing: Predinner refers specifically to food or drinks consumed before dinner, while starter can be served as the first course of a meal.
- 2Size: Predinner can be a small snack or drink, while starter is typically a small dish or appetizer.
- 3Purpose: Predinner is meant to whet the appetite, while starter can be more substantial and filling.
- 4Variety: Starter can encompass a wider range of dishes, while predinner is more limited to snacks or drinks.
- 5Formality: Predinner is a less formal term than starter, which is commonly used in restaurants and formal settings.
Remember this!
Predinner and starter are both terms used to describe food or drinks consumed before the main meal. However, predinner refers specifically to snacks or drinks consumed before dinner, while starter can be served as the first course of a meal. Additionally, predinner is typically a smaller snack or drink meant to whet the appetite, while starter can be more substantial and filling.
