aperitive

UK
/ˈæp.ə.rɪ.tɪv/
US
/ˈæp.əˌrɪtɪv/

Translations

aperitivenoun
aperitives
pl
UK
/əˈpɛr.ɪ.tɪv/
US
/əˈpɛr.ə.tɪv/
We had an aperitive before dinner.
Мы выпили аперитив перед ужином.
Synonyms
pre-meal dish
hors d'oeuvre
aperitiveadjective
more aperitive
Comp.
most aperitive
Super.
UK
/ˈæp.ə.rɪ.tɪv/
US
/ˈæp.əˌrɪtɪv/
The aperitive drink was served before the meal.
Аперитивный напиток был подан перед едой.

Definitions

aperitivenoun
A drink, typically alcoholic, taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
The waiter recommended a light aperitive to start the evening meal.
aperitiveadjective
Having the quality of stimulating the appetite.
The chef prepared an aperitive dish that made everyone eager for the main course.