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zakuski

zakuski

1 9.9
Small dishes like cold meats and fish served before a main meal
  • noun
  • /zəˈkuːski/
: zakuski
  • For a true Russian experience, consider serving a variety of zakuski like pickled vegetables and cured meats before the meal.

Examples

  • Smoked fish and pickled vegetables are common items among the zakuski served at the party.

  • We enjoyed delicious zakuski at the party.

  • The guests enjoyed a variety of zakuski before sitting down for dinner.

  • Traditional Russian celebrations often begin with a table full of zakuski.

  • Can you pass the zakuski platter?

  • At the celebration, the host prepared delicious zakuski that included smoked salmon and tasty spreads.

  • We enjoyed a beautiful spread of zakuski featuring olives, cheeses, and colorful salads before the main course.

Synonyms

appetizer
vszakuski
  • US
99 2.6

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

is a Russian selection of such starters often including cold meats and fish

How Varied

buffet
124 2.3
zakuski
1 9.9
plate
11 1.0

Surface Forms

zakuski singular
zakuskis plural

Etymology

The word zakuski comes from the Russian zakuska, which is made of za- ('after') and kus ('bite'). So think of zakuski as 'little bites after' — small snacks or appetizers served before a meal or with drinks.