aperitif

UK
/ˌæp.əˈrɪ.tiːf/
US
/ˌæp.əˈrɪ.tɪf/

Translations

aperitifnoun
aperitifs
pl
UK
/ˌæp.əˈrɪ.tiːf/
US
/ˌæp.əˈrɪ.tɪf/
We had a light aperitif before dinner.
Мы выпили легкий аперитив перед ужином.
Synonyms
pre-dinner drink
aperitif drink
hors d'oeuvre
aperitifadjective
more aperitif
Comp.
most aperitif
Super.
UK
/ˌæp.əˈriː.tɪf/
US
/əˌpɛr.əˈtif/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "aperitif wine") to denote that something is intended to be served as an aperitif.

Definitions

aperitifnoun
An alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
She ordered a light aperitif to enjoy while waiting for her dinner.
The occasion or social practice of having an alcoholic drink before a meal.
They met for an aperitif before heading to the restaurant.
aperitifadjective
Intended to be served as an aperitif or characteristic of an aperitif.
We sampled several aperitif wines during the tasting.