appetizer
US /ˈæpəˌtaɪzɚ/
noun Advanced · C1 Ăn uống
Definition
food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
We shared a plate of fried shrimp as an appetizer.
Synonyms
- starteran electric motor for starting an engine
- hors d'oeuvrehaving a meaning similar to appetizer
Collocations
- Easy order an appetizerto order an appetizer, meaning to give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
- Medium complimentary appetizer serveddescribing complimentary appetizer served (conveying or resembling a compliment)
- Hard appetizer selection on banquet menusdescribing appetizer selection on banquet menus (food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course))
- Very Hard tantalizing gourmet appetizer platterto tantalizing gourmet appetizer platter, meaning to harass with persistent criticism or carping
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.