appetizer
noun
ap·pe·tiz·er
ˈa-pə-ˌtī-zər 
1
: a food or drink that stimulates the appetite and is usually served before a meal
The appetizers included shrimp with cocktail sauce, vegetables and dips, cheeses, and fruits.
2
: something that stimulates a desire for more
a literary appetizer
hoped that the short trip would be an appetizer for longer ones
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Faith United Church of Christ: 3030 175th St. — Faith United Church of Christ will have a Northwest Indiana International Women’s Day celebration from 10 a.m. to noon on March 8 with worship, prize giveaways, appetizers and more.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Baked Eggplant Slices Baked eggplant slices or discs are a great swap for toast when making bruschetta or another appetizer.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Launching March 9 in over 1,800 stores, the line will feature a selection of frozen gourmet pizzas and appetizers.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
By the numbers: Two entrées and an appetizer cost $42 including tax and tip.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Baked Eggplant Slices Baked eggplant slices or discs are a great swap for toast when making bruschetta or another appetizer.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Launching March 9 in over 1,800 stores, the line will feature a selection of frozen gourmet pizzas and appetizers.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
By the numbers: Two entrées and an appetizer cost $42 including tax and tip.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Appetizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appetizer. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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appetizer
noun
ap·pe·tiz·er
ˈap-ə-ˌtī-zər
1
: a food or drink usually served before a meal to make one hungrier
2
: something that creates a desire for more
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