antipasto
noun
an·ti·pas·to ˌan-tē-ˈpa-(ˌ)stō 
ˌän-tē-,
-ˈpä-
plural antipasti
ˌan-tē-ˈpa-(ˌ)stē,
ˌän-tē-,
-ˈpä- : any of various typically Italian hors d'oeuvres
also : a plate of these served especially as the first course of a meal
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Today, chefs are courting younger diners beholden neither to the city’s traditional meaty ingredients nor to its classic antipasto–pasta–main course pattern of eating. 
Jackie Cooperman, Bon Appétit, 27 July 2022 The carryout option is $18 and includes either a four-square two-topping pizza or a medium antipasto, Greek or house salad. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2022 There is also an antipasto duo of crudi ($16) composed of raw red tuna dashed with limoncello, nuts and seeds, and bass with a sweet pepper relish scented with mint. John Mariani, Forbes, 3 May 2022 Appetizers are antipasto, calamari, stuffed mushrooms, clams casino and fried mozzarella. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2022 Breakfast favorites, pastries, antipasto, charcuterie, prime rib, turkey, shrimp cocktail, kids’ dishes, desserts. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2022 Starting May 15th, the Ranch Malibu will be trading almonds for a low-fat antipasto with the opening of the Ranch Italy at Palazzo Fiuggi. Michelle Gross, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2022 Start with an antipasto misto of mozzarella, prosciutto, goat-cheese stuffed artichokes and move on to an array of entrees. Marc Bona, cleveland, 17 Feb. 2022 Just about any dish could serve as either antipasto to be shared or a main course. John Mariani, Forbes, 11 Nov. 2021 See More
Jackie Cooperman, Bon Appétit, 27 July 2022 The carryout option is $18 and includes either a four-square two-topping pizza or a medium antipasto, Greek or house salad. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2022 There is also an antipasto duo of crudi ($16) composed of raw red tuna dashed with limoncello, nuts and seeds, and bass with a sweet pepper relish scented with mint. John Mariani, Forbes, 3 May 2022 Appetizers are antipasto, calamari, stuffed mushrooms, clams casino and fried mozzarella. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2022 Breakfast favorites, pastries, antipasto, charcuterie, prime rib, turkey, shrimp cocktail, kids’ dishes, desserts. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2022 Starting May 15th, the Ranch Malibu will be trading almonds for a low-fat antipasto with the opening of the Ranch Italy at Palazzo Fiuggi. Michelle Gross, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2022 Start with an antipasto misto of mozzarella, prosciutto, goat-cheese stuffed artichokes and move on to an array of entrees. Marc Bona, cleveland, 17 Feb. 2022 Just about any dish could serve as either antipasto to be shared or a main course. John Mariani, Forbes, 11 Nov. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Italian, from anti- (from Latin ante-) + pasto food, from Latin pastus, from pascere to feed — more at food
First Known Use
1590, in the meaning defined above
antipasto
noun
as in appetizer
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- appetizer
- cocktail
- canapé
- starter
- amuse-bouche
- app
- natural food
- munchies
- supplies
- diet
- finger food
- hors d'oeuvre
- commissary
- meal
- nutriment
- aliment
- rations
- amuse-gueule
- pap
- nourishment
- repast
- platter
- sustenance
- refreshments
- nurture
- silage
- fodder
- ensilage
- board
- plate
- feed
- forage
- feast
- serving
- dish
- regale
- swill
- mess
- slop
- spread
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- poison
- toxin
- venom
- bane