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appetizer
noun ap·pe·tiz·er \ˈa-pə-ˌtī-zər\
: a small dish of food served before the main part of a meal
Full Definition of APPETIZER
1
: a food or drink that stimulates the appetite and is usually served before a meal
2
: something that stimulates a desire for more <a literary appetizer>
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First Known Use of APPETIZER
1820
Rhymes with APPETIZER
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appetizer
noun ap·pe·tiz·er \ˈa-pə-ˌtī-zər\
Definition of APPETIZER for Kids
: a food or drink served before a meal
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