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Definition of aperitif

aperitif

/əˌpɛr.əˈtiːf/
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Plural:aperitifs
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• noun

1

An alcoholic drink, typically dry rather than sweet, taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite.

Example

"The host offered everyone a glass of dry vermouth as an aperitif before dinner was served."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse an 'aperitif', which is served before a meal to stimulate the appetite, with a 'digestif', which is served after a meal to aid digestion.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from French 'apéritif', from Medieval Latin 'aperitivus' ('opening'), ultimately from Latin 'aperire' ('to open'), referring to its role in opening the appetite.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aperitif. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aperitif
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