predinner
Prior to eating
Predinner describes the time or activities before dinner: a predinner cocktail, predinner drinks, a predinner walk.
The word functions as an adjective modifying what happens in that interval before the evening meal.
Alcoholic blended beverages
- appetizersPre-meal small dishes
- drinksLiquids for consumption
- hors d'oeuvresSmall savory pre-meal bites
- snacksLight bites between meals
nibbles · canapés · reception · gathering · mingling · aperitif · socializing · pregame
Late day period
- preparationArranging things in advance
- cookingPreparing food with heat
- reservationAdvance arrangement to hold
- dressingSauce for salads
freshening up · setting table · anticipation · hunger · waiting · rushing · scheduling · getting ready
Address to deity
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
meditation · gratitude · moment · silence · reflection · gathering · circle · tradition
cocktails
Alcoholic blended beverages
- appetizersPre-meal small dishes
- drinksLiquids for consumption
- hors d'oeuvresSmall savory pre-meal bites
snacks · nibbles · canapés · reception · gathering · mingling · aperitif · socializing · pregame · happy hour
evening
Late day period
- preparationArranging things in advance
- cookingPreparing food with heat
- reservationAdvance arrangement to hold
dressing · freshening up · setting table · anticipation · hunger · waiting · rushing · scheduling · getting ready · primping
prayer
Address to deity
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
handwashing · meditation · gratitude · moment · silence · reflection · gathering · circle · tradition · custom