appetizer

nounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈæpɪˌtaɪzə//

A small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal.

noun

1
A small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal.
2
Something that creates or increases excitement for what is to follow.

Etymology

Etymology tree English appetize Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English appetizer From appetize + -er.

Forms

plural: appetizers

appearing · appearance; act of coming into view appendix · A text added to the end of a book or an article, containing…appetite · A desire to eat food or consume drinks.

appetizer · A small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal.

applaud · To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.applauding · applause applause · The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly…

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