appetizer plate
Small bites dish
An appetizer plate is a small dish served before the main course, or a selection of such items arranged together.
At restaurants, appetizer plates often feature shareable portions: We ordered a few appetizer plates for the table.
The term also refers to the smaller plate on which appetizers are served.
- hors d'oeuvreSmall savory appetizer
- first courseInitial dish served
- tapasSpanish appetizer assortment
- starterInitiator of action
- canapéTopped bite-sized appetizer
bruschetta · crudités · nibbles · amuse-bouche · antipasto · mezze · shared · cocktail hour · before dinner · dipping · toothpick · spread · cheese board · olives · cheese · crackers · finger food · party food
- dishwarebowl, dish, platter, cup, mug
- plates
- silver platesserving platter, tray, salver, meat platter
meal course sequence
appetizer platemain course
Primary dish served
entrée · main dish · dessert · dinner plate · dessert plate
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