What is another word for appetiser?

Pronunciation: [ˈapɪtˌa͡ɪzə] (IPA)

An appetiser, also known as an hors d'oeuvre or starter, is a small dish served before the main course of a meal. Some other synonyms for appetiser include aperitif, amuse-bouche, canape, antipasto, mezze, tapas, and nibbles. An aperitif is a pre-dinner drink that often has a bitter taste to whet the appetite. An amuse-bouche is a small, bite-sized dish that is usually served for free and is designed to stimulate the palate. Canapes are small, decorative bites of bread or crackers topped with various spreads, meats or cheeses. Antipasti and mezze are traditional Mediterranean dishes that consist of little bites of various foods. Tapas are small Spanish dishes that are often served with drinks, and nibbles are small, typically casual appetisers that are often served with drinks at parties.

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What are the hyponyms for Appetiser?

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  • hyponyms for appetiser (as nouns)

Usage examples for Appetiser

He noted, too, with considerable satisfaction, how Dawes produced from a locker a goodly supply of raw mutton-chops, which were set to frizzle on the fire against the time they should have returned from their swim, which with the remainder of last night's loaf and a steaming kettle of strong black coffee, made up the most succulent breakfast he thought he had ever eaten in his life, so thorough an appetiser is open air, and novelty, and travel.
"The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley"
Bertram Mitford
That was one non-appetiser; the other was his interview with the gardener the previous night, and over this, after waking with it ready to confront him, he had been metaphorically gnashing his teeth.
"King of the Castle"
George Manville Fenn
Or would you prefer a little appetiser beforehand?
"Green Fancy"
George Barr McCutcheon

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