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appetizer

[ap-i-tahy-zer] / ˈæp ɪˌtaɪ zər /


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A shockingly good celery, blue cheese, walnut appetizer.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

There were all the holiday parties at which I’d casually orbit the appetizer table for a second pig in a blanket.

From Salon Sep. 7, 2026

In any case, the ADP report is an appetizer of sorts ahead of the main course for markets: the official U.S. employment report on Friday.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

SpaceX’s half-billion-dollar fee pool is expected to be a mere appetizer as Anthropic and OpenAI prepare to launch their own mammoth IPOs in the coming months.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

For the appetizer I turned to the garden, where there were fava beans ready to pick.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

A few of the other guests also brought sides and appetizers.

From MarketWatch Sep. 11, 2026

One of its newly added appetizers is a grilled saltbush-crusted kangaroo loin.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2026

Seated at a banquette table in the back of the restaurant, the pair ordered two entrees, drinks, and appetizers, totaling $371.55, and at some point during the meal, Eatherly began livestreaming.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

Menu offerings include appetizers such as Dungeness crab cakes and lobster corn dogs, and entrées such as crispy chicken Milanese, honey miso glazed salmon and a signature Skywalker Ranch Wagyu burger.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

When Mom returns with appetizers, we forget about the Zodiac.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle




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