How to Use appetizer in a Sentence

appetizer

noun
  • Have it as a meal or serve as an appetizer.
    — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
  • But that scene was just an appetizer for what was to come.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
  • Why not get a head start and have some for your appetizer, too?
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2023
  • In just two bites, these appetizers will be gone fast.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • This is the appetizer that'll bring you straight to the beach.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
  • This tart is made with pear and brie and can be served as an appetizer or dessert.
    — Anna Price Olson, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
  • There will be appetizers and a cash bar.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
  • There will be appetizers and no-host bar.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Cheese and wine, appetizers and desserts, games and snacks—the list goes on.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Cream cheese meets spicy jalapeños in this all-star appetizer that will be a hit on game day.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
  • Need an easy appetizer in a pinch?
    — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
  • But the best ones can also stand in for a lunchtime side or appetizer.
    — Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 June 2025
  • This appetizer takes a block of cream cheese to a new level.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Time to turn them into an appetizer or a pair of boots.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Find out if these appetizers will survive the chill or thaw to a mushy mess.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
  • As an appetizer or dinner, these will fly out of the pan.
    — Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Dress up these cakes with salsa and sour cream and serve as an appetizer.
    — Sunset Magazine, 26 Aug. 2022
  • These appetizers have the flavor and bite of cheese straws but in a puff form.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Think of it as a plate of tasty appetizers before next week’s main dish.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
  • The appetizer goes with the main course like spring rolls and pad Thai.
    — Michael Corcoran, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Sep. 2021
  • Some could even be dinner appetizers or a full meal when paired with a hearty side.
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
  • So view as an appetizer, per se, a place to start and whet your appetite.
    — Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
  • Who pays for the appetizers that some people ate, but not all?
    — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
  • Perk up your party with an appetizer that’s sure to please the crowd.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The appetizer is served as three or six pieces, with or without meat.
    — Washington Post, 16 Oct. 2020
  • Crispy, bite-sized tacos filled with ground beef are great for an appetizer that kids and adults will love.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
  • Serve them as an appetizer with dinner, or pair them with your brunch spread.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Serve in small cups as an appetizer or alongside a meal.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
  • This is the year to bring back the simple appetizer that starts with a sleeve of saltines.
    — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
  • This is the year to bring back the simple appetizer that starts with a sleeve of saltines.
    — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025

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