Aperitive
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪˈpɝˈaɪˈtiˈvi/
Aperitive (noun)
- a drink or small dish served before a meal to increase hunger
Examples
- The chef served an aperitive before the main course.
- An aperitive can enhance the dining experience.
Common collocations: serve an aperitive, enjoy an aperitive, offer an aperitive, aperitive aroma, aperitive effect
Aperitive (adjective)
- describing something that makes you feel more hungry
Examples
- The aperitive aroma of the dish made everyone hungry.
- Spices can have an aperitive effect on the meal.