antipastos
|an-ti-pa-stos|
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/ˌæn.təˈpɑːs.toʊz/
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/ˌæn.tiˈpɑːs.təʊz/
(antipasto)
small dishes served before a meal (starters)
Etymology
'antipasto' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'antipasto', where 'anti-' meant 'before' and 'pasto' meant 'meal' (from Latin 'pāstus', related to feeding).
'antipasto' entered English from Italian in the late 19th to early 20th century; Italian usage includes the plural 'antipasti', while English also formed the regular plural 'antipastos'.
Initially, it meant 'before the meal' (a course served before the main meal), but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an appetizer or assortment of appetizers served before the main course'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'antipasto' — an appetizer or an assortment of appetizers in Italian cuisine served before the main course; often includes cured meats, cheeses, olives, marinated vegetables, etc.
We ordered several antipastos to share before the main course.
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Last updated: 2025/09/06 05:34