appetizers
word · lemma: appetizer
Definition
Small dishes served before the main meal to stimulate your appetite. They are often shared and can be hot or cold.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in restaurants or at formal meals. Common collocations: 'order appetizers', 'served with appetizers'. In some regions, 'starter' or 'hors d'oeuvre' is used instead. Often plural, as people usually have more than one.
Spanish: aperitivos - entrantes - botanasPortuguese (BR): aperitivos - entradasPortuguese (PT): aperitivos - entradasChinese (Simplified): 开胃菜Chinese (Traditional): 開胃菜Hindi: स्टार्टर - क्षुधावर्धकArabic: المقبلاتBengali: স্টার্টার - অ্যাপেটাইজার - স্ন্যাক্স (খাবারের আগে ছোট খাবার)Russian: закускиJapanese: 前菜 - アペタイザーVietnamese: món khai vịKorean: 애피타이저 - 전채요리Turkish: meze - başlangıç yemeğiUrdu: ابتدائی کھانے - اسٹارٹرزIndonesian: makanan pembuka - hidangan pembuka
Example Sentences
She brought a plate of appetizers to the table.
basic
Let’s skip the appetizers and go straight to the main course.
natural
The restaurant serves free appetizers when you order drinks.
natural
Try the shrimp appetizers—they’re really popular here.
natural
We ordered some appetizers before dinner.
basic
The appetizers were delicious and fresh.
basic