aperitif

noun

aper·i·tif ə-ˌper-ə-ˈtēf

a-;

ˌä-pər-(ə-)ˈtēf

Synonyms of aperitif next

: an alcoholic drink taken before a meal as an appetizer

Examples of aperitif in a Sentence

They served us champagne as an aperitif.

Recent Examples on the Web

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The property’s design leans heavily on indoor-outdoor principles, including al fresco showers and plenty of breezy spaces for afternoon naps and aperitifs. —

Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025 In 2019, a full bar was added, expanding the previous beer and wine options to include cocktails and aperitifs. —

Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025 This spritz recipe skips the liqueur or aperitif to keep it very low-ABV (alcohol by volume). —

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024 To drink: an aperitif of anise-scented pastis, or a Suntory highball? —

Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for aperitif

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French apéritif, from apéritif, adjective, "aperient, stimulating appetite," going back to Old French aperitif "aperient," borrowed from Medieval Latin aperitīvus, variant of Late Latin apertīvus, from Latin apertus, past participle of aperīre "to open" + -īvus -ive — more at aperient