Aperitive

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪˈpɝˈaɪˈtiˈvi/

Aperitive (noun)

  1. 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)

  1. 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.

Synonyms of Aperitive

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Aperitive

  • In the context of appetite or stimulation.