Appetisers Meaning in English
word · lemma: appetiser
ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɚz
AP-ih-TY-zurz
ˈæpɪtˌaɪzəz
AP-it-EYE-zuz
Definition
Small dishes served before the main course of a meal, meant to stimulate your appetite.
Usage & Nuances
British spelling: 'appetisers'; US: 'appetizers'. Common in restaurant menus. Can be hot or cold. In American English, called 'starters' or 'appetizers'. Not the same as 'snacks' (which can be any time).
Spanish: aperitivos - entradasPortuguese (BR): aperitivos - entradasPortuguese (PT): aperitivos - entradasChinese (Simplified): 开胃菜Chinese (Traditional): 開胃菜Hindi: स्टार्टर (starters) - ऐपेटाइज़र (appetizer)Arabic: مقبلاتBengali: স্টার্টার - অ্যাপেটাইজার - পদের শুরুতে পরিবেশিত খাবারRussian: закускиJapanese: 前菜 - アペタイザーVietnamese: món khai vịKorean: 애피타이저 - 전채Turkish: meze - aperatifUrdu: ابتدائی کھانے - ایپیٹائزرزIndonesian: makanan pembuka - hidangan pembuka
Example Sentences
We ordered appetisers before the main meal.
basic
The appetisers were delicious and colorful.
basic
They served three different appetisers at the party.
basic
Do you want to share some appetisers before our meals come?
natural
Their seafood appetisers are the best in town.
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I could have made a meal just out of the appetisers!
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