1. small portions of food served before a meal to stimulate the appetite
Usage: British spelling

Examples

• The restaurant served delicious appetisers before the main course.
• We ordered several appetisers to share among the table.
• The party featured an array of appetisers including stuffed mushrooms and cheese platters.
• She prepared simple appetisers like crackers with dip for the guests.
• The appetisers were so filling that we barely had room for dinner.
• Popular appetisers at the pub include chicken wings and potato skins.