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aperitif

/ˌæp.əˈrɪ.tiːf/

/ˌæp.əˈrɪ.tɪf/

aperitifnoun

aperitifs

/ˌæp.əˈrɪ.tiːf/

/ˌæp.əˈrɪ.tɪf/

Translations

We had a light aperitif before dinner.

Мы выпили легкий аперитив перед ужином.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

pre-dinner drink

aperitif drink

hors d'oeuvre

aperitifadjective

more aperitif

Comp.

most aperitif

Super.

/ˌæp.əˈriː.tɪf/

/əˌpɛr.əˈtif/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "aperitif wine") to denote that something is intended to be served as an aperitif.

Definitions

Intended to be served as an aperitif or characteristic of an aperitif.

We sampled several aperitif wines during the tasting.

Synonyms