appetizer

Example Sentences

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On Monday, Fisher and the A’s open a six-game homestand at a triple-A ballpark in Las Vegas, an appetizer before their scheduled move into a new stadium there in 2028.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Chili’s offers a deal with a drink, appetizer and entree that starts at $10.99.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

It’s seriously tasty, though rich with butter—too much for an entree but perfect when shared as an appetizer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

The saganaki, set aflame tableside by the waiter, makes for an unforgettable appetizer — and the menu only gets better from there.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2025

This had only been an appetizer for him, an interlude before the main event.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros