appetizer

Meanings

• noun

  A small dish served before the main meal as an appetizer or teaser to stimulate the appetite.

  - "The appetizer was a delicious bruschetta that left us craving for more."
  - "The restaurant is famous for its exquisite appetizers."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

appy , entrée , hors d'oeuvre , starter

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with appetizer
enticer , exciter , inciter

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Variants

List of all variants of appetizer that leads to same result
appetizer , appetizers , appetiser , appetisers , appetising , appetizing

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Etymology

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From Old French 'appetisir', meaning 'to make hungry'.

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Trivia

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1. Appetizers have been a part of fine dining since ancient Rome, where they were served before the main course as a way to stimulate the appetite.

2. The term 'appetizer' comes from the Old French word 'appetisir', which means 'to make hungry'.

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Related Concepts

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1. hors d'oeuvres: A type of appetizer that is typically served before a formal meal and consists of small savory dishes.

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Culture

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Appetizers are often served before a formal meal to stimulate the appetite and can be cold or hot, savory or sweet. They can include items such as dips, cheeses, vegetables, and small portions of main dishes.

How to Memorize "appetizer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small plate filled with various appetizers such as bruschetta, stuffed mushrooms, and cheese cubes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'appetizer' with the idea of a small dish served before a meal to stimulate the appetite.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Appetizers Arouse Appetite' to remember the meaning of the word.

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