Synonyms of appetizers

appetizers

noun

plural of appetizer

as in snacks

a small dish of food served before the main part of a meal

Shrimp with cocktail sauce were served as an appetizer.

Related Words

• snacks
• bites
• tastes
• canapés
• nibbles
• mouthfuls
• medallions
• morsels
• chews
• tidbits
• nuggets
• sprinklings
• noisettes
• collops
• hors d'oeuvres
• noshes
• snippets
• crumbs
• particles
• gulps
• shreds
• dashes
• spots
• scraps
• dribbles
• touches
• scruples
• motes
• suspicions
• flecks
• driblets
• hints
• laps
• snips
• specks
• tittles
• dabs
• nubbins
• pinches
• drops
• bits
• swigs
• swallows
• smidgens
• licks
• traces

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of appetizers

This adorable serving bowl is a fun way to serve Halloween appetizers at your next party. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026

The 18-course journey begins with a few creative appetizers—including tilefish with crispy fried scales, a house specialty—then returns to more traditional sushi, where rare and special cuts of fish take center stage. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026

Admission includes trivia, appetizers throughout the evening and one drink ticket for use at the cash bar, according to a press release about the event. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Start by planning the menu, including fall appetizers, mains, desserts, and seasonal drinks—and make sure to finalize the guest list a week out. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026

The menu consisted of three courses and dessert, along with appetizers from six local restaurants. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Tickets include beer, wine, and heavy appetizers, plus access to a silent auction and mystery wine pull. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026

Attendees may purchase appetizers, lunch, dinner, late-night snacks or dessert from the wide-ranging menu, and the taps will be open. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026