Appetizer has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)
"We ordered some fresh oysters as an appetizer to whet our appetites before diving into the main course."
2
A small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal
"We ordered crab cakes as an appetizer to start our dinner before moving on to the main entrees."
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