aperitif
Translation
aperitif, pre-dinner drink
Examples
We had an aperitif before dinner.
We had an aperitif before dinner.
Grammar Patterns
an aperitif an alcoholic drink taken before a meal Would you care for an aperitif?
Similar Words
Synonyms: appetizer (drink), cocktail; Antonyms: digestif
Etymology
From French 'apéritif', from Latin 'aperire' meaning 'to open'. It's meant to 'open' the appetite.
Memory Tips
The 'aper-' part sounds like 'open'. An aperitif 'opens' your meal and your appetite.