aperitif

Examples

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• They have nutty, caramel flavors and are a wonderful aperitif when chilled.

  Blog text (34)

• And sure enough, he found them enjoying an early aperitif on the café terrace.

  Fiction book (2000)

• Would you like to join them or would you prefer an aperitif first?

  The Palace (2023)

• May I get you an aperitif?

  Spectre (2015)

• Would you like to order an aperitif?

  Burnt (2015)

• Maybe you could stop by my place, have an aperitif.

  Someone to Watch Over Me (1987)

• Aperitif and snacks on the patio, then an amazing meal prepared by Eric.

  Blog text (19)

• After you freshen up, why don't you join me on the terrace for an aperitif?

  The Master of Disguise (2002)

• Would you like to join them for an aperitif before dinner?

• On warm evenings, I enjoy sipping an aperitif while sitting on the terrace.

Synonyms

A

appetizer

vsaperitif

• US

103 2.6

A small food or drink served before a main meal to make you hungry

is specifically an alcoholic drink served before meals rather than food

A

appy

vsaperitif

• Australian

1 9.9

A small starter dish served before the main meal in Australia and New Zealand

is a specific alcoholic drink rather than an informal regional name

P

predinner

vsaperitif

1 3.4

A light drink or snack people have before dinner

refers specifically to an alcoholic drink served to stimulate appetite rather than gatherings

L

light appetizer

vsaperitif

3.2

A small not heavy dish served before the main meal to make you want to eat

is used as an alcoholic drink rather than a light food option

How Alcoholic

spirits

1 3.0

fortified wine

1 4.8

wine

∞ 1.0

aperitif

5 7.2

soft drink

40 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology