appetizer

== English == === Alternative forms === appetiser (Commonwealth only) === Etymology === From appetize +‎ -er. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈæpɪˌtaɪzə/ === Noun === appetizer (plural appetizers) A small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal. Synonyms: (slang) appy, entrée, hors d'oeuvre, starter Something that creates or increases excitement for what is to follow. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === antipasto === Further reading === appetizer on Wikipedia.Wikipedia