appetiser
Pre-meal small bite
A small dish or drink served before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
Appetisers range from simple olives or nuts to elaborate preparations like stuffed mushrooms or shrimp cocktail: We ordered a few appetisers to share while we looked at the menu.
The spelling is British; American English uses appetizer.
Small savory appetizer
- antipastoItalian appetizer course
- canapéTopped bite-sized appetizer
- bruschettaGrilled bread with toppings
- crostiniToasted Italian appetizer bread
ceviche · escargot · gazpacho · gravlax · oysters · sashimi · carpaccio · tartare
Fifth taste sensation
- charcuteriePreserved meat preparation
- prosciuttoUncooked cured Italian ham
- tapenadeSavory olive-caper spread
- olivesSmall Mediterranean fruits
anchovies · cheeseboard · meatballs · nachos · bruschetta · crostini · pâté · terrine
Small, tentative bite
- canapéTopped bite-sized appetizer
- tartletSmall pastry shell
- amuse-boucheComplimentary chef's tasting bite
- profiteroleFilled choux sphere
quiche · croquette · arancini · slider · skewer · pinwheel · wonton · gyoza
Complimentary chef's tasting bite
- trufflePrized subterranean edible
- charcuteriePreserved meat preparation
- caviarCured fish eggs
- delicacyRefined sensitivity or rarity
epicurean · presentation · refinement · artisanal · sommelier · pairing · plating · gastronomy
Arousing desire or interest
- tantalizingTeasingly attractive, frustratingly desirable
- mouthwateringExtremely appealing to eat
- irresistibleImpossible to withstand
- invitingAttractively appealing
appealing · delectable · aromatic · flavorful · whetting · anticipation · teaser · preview
hors-d'oeuvre
Small savory appetizer
- antipastoItalian appetizer course
- canapéTopped bite-sized appetizer
- bruschettaGrilled bread with toppings
crostini · ceviche · escargot · gazpacho · gravlax · oysters · sashimi · carpaccio · tartare · meze
umami
Fifth taste sensation
- charcuteriePreserved meat preparation
- prosciuttoUncooked cured Italian ham
- tapenadeSavory olive-caper spread
olives · anchovies · cheeseboard · meatballs · nachos · bruschetta · crostini · pâté · terrine · pickles
nibble
Small, tentative bite
- canapéTopped bite-sized appetizer
- tartletSmall pastry shell
- amuse-boucheComplimentary chef's tasting bite
profiterole · quiche · croquette · arancini · slider · skewer · pinwheel · wonton · gyoza · pierogi
amuse-bouche
Complimentary chef's tasting bite
- trufflePrized subterranean edible
- charcuteriePreserved meat preparation
- caviarCured fish eggs
delicacy · epicurean · presentation · refinement · artisanal · sommelier · pairing · plating · gastronomy
tempting
Arousing desire or interest
- tantalizingTeasingly attractive, frustratingly desirable
- mouthwateringExtremely appealing to eat
- irresistibleImpossible to withstand
inviting · appealing · delectable · aromatic · flavorful · whetting · anticipation · teaser · preview
appetiserdessert
Sweet course after dinner
main course · pudding · afters · entrée · main dish