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appetizer|ˈæpɪtaɪzə(r)|
[f. as prec. + -er1.]
Anything taken to create appetite or relish for food; a whet or stimulant to appetite.
1862in D. Macdonald Brit. Columb. 308 The tiny cup full of a species of Chinese liquor, by way of an appetiser. 1877Wallace Russia x. 150 Pickled mushrooms..as an appetizer before dinner.
▸ fig. Something intended to arouse interest in what follows; a sample of what may be expected in the future.
1845N. P. Willis Dashes at Life with Free Pencil iv. 73 He appeared after the usual appetiser of an overture, and was received with a tumult. 1919Outing 73 290/3 This was..impressed upon my mind when we hit the first long portage. There were two short ones as appetizers and then we came to the real boy. 1935Educ. Res. Bull. 14 23 As an appetizer for a study of the work of Decroly,..the book has merit. 2004New Yorker 17 May 49 (advt.) Travellers use the ships for ‘appetizer’ trips to first-time destinations, then later return for more complete journeys. |