appetizer
Translation
starter, hors d'oeuvre
Examples
We ordered some appetizers to share.
We ordered some starters to share.
The soup was a light appetizer.
The soup was a light starter.
Grammar Patterns
a starter a small dish served before the main part of a meal We ordered some starters to share.
Similar Words
Synonyms: starter, hors d'oeuvre
Etymology
From 'appetite' + '-izer' (something that causes). It's something that 'izes' or stimulates the appetite.
Memory Tips
An 'appetizer' gets your 'appetite' ready for the main course.