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appetizer

/ˈæp.ɪ.taɪ.zə/

/ˈæp.ɪˌtaɪ.zɚ/

appetizernoun

appetizers

/ˈæp.ɪ.taɪ.zə/

/ˈæp.ɪˌtaɪ.zɚ/

Translations

We ordered a delicious appetizer before the main course.

Мы заказали вкусную закуску перед основным блюдом.

Additional translations

предварительное блюдо

Definitions

A small dish of food or a drink taken before a meal or the main course of a meal to stimulate one's appetite.

We ordered a plate of bruschetta as an appetizer before the main course.

Something that creates interest or appetite for more; a teaser or taster.

The sneak-peek trailer was merely an appetizer for the blockbuster movie.

Synonyms

hors d'oeuvre

first course

appetizeradjective

/ˈæpɪtaɪzə/

/ˈæpɪtaɪzɚ/

Used attributively to describe dishes, plates, menus, etc., related to or suitable for an appetizer.

Definitions

Relating to or suitable for serving as an appetizer.

We sampled several appetizer dishes before the main course arrived.