appetiser Definition
a small dish of food served before the main part of a meal to stimulate one's appetite.
Using appetiser: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "appetiser" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The restaurant served a delicious appetiser of bruschetta.
Example
I always order the shrimp cocktail as an appetiser.
Example
The cheese plate was a perfect appetiser for the wine tasting.
appetiser Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for appetiser
- starter
- hors d'oeuvre
- amuse-bouche
Phrases with appetiser
Example
The smell of the cooking whetted our appetites.
Example
The appetiser platter included mini quiches, chicken wings, and stuffed mushrooms.
small, bite-sized pieces of food that can be eaten with one's fingers, often served as appetisers
Example
The party had a variety of finger foods, including sliders, spring rolls, and bruschetta.
Origins of appetiser
from 'appetize', meaning 'to stimulate the appetite'
Summary: appetiser in Brief
An 'appetiser' [ˈæpətaɪzər] is a small dish of food served before the main part of a meal to stimulate one's appetite. It is also known as a 'starter' or 'hors d'oeuvre.' Phrases like 'whet someone's appetite' and 'finger food' are related to appetisers, denoting stimulating hunger and small, bite-sized pieces of food, respectively.
