appetizer
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/ˈæpɪtaɪzər/
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/ˈæpɪtaɪzə(r)/
A small food or drink that you have before a meal to stimulate your appetite.
We enjoyed some tasty appetizers before the main course, including a delicious shrimp cocktail.
A small dish of food served before the main course to stimulate your appetite.
The restaurant offers a variety of appetizers, such as bruschetta and calamari.