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appetizer Synonyms

Another word for appetizer

Choosing another word for appetizer depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 starter to share before our main dishes arrived."

Strongest
starter
hors d'oeuvre
Strong
antipasto
canape
Weak
aperitif

• 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 prelude for the band's two-hour main performance."

Strong
prelude
foretaste
preview
teaser
warm-up

Opposites of appetizer

The opposite of appetizer shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

finale
main course
entree
conclusion
climax
dessert
See all opposites of appetizer

• Nearby Words

appendix
appetite
appetize
appetizer
appetizing
appetizingly
applaud

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