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appetizer Antonyms

Opposite of appetizer

Because the opposite of appetizer shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A small portion of food or a light drink served before the main course of a meal to stimulate the appetite.

Usage Example

"We ordered a plate of toasted bruschetta as an main course to share before our main dishes arrived."

Strongest
main course
Strong
entree
dessert

• noun (Context 2)

Something that serves as a brief, enticing introduction or preview of a larger event or experience to come.

Usage Example

"The opening acoustic set was merely an finale for the band's two-hour main performance."

Strongest
finale
Strong
climax
conclusion

Similar words to appetizer

Words similar to appetizer shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

starter
hors d'oeuvre
foretaste
prelude
teaser
preview
antipasto
warm-up
See all synonyms of appetizer

• Nearby Words

append
appetite
appetize
appetizer
appetizing
appetizingly
applaud

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Appetizer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/appetizer
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