aperitif
noun
aper·i·tif
ə-ˌper-ə-ˈtēf 
a-;
ˌä-pər-(ə-)ˈtēf
: 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
The Sun Deck becomes a communal terrace for morning yoga or evening aperitifs.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Lillet Blanc is a floral French aperitif that's boozier than wine but breezier than gin, and our refreshing take uses rosemary simple syrup and a splash of bubbly.
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Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
20 June 2026
Spirit aperitifs are attractive for a number of reasons, including the popularity of lower alcohol by volume (ABV) drinks as a result of generations drinking less than ever before as well as escapism drinking trends.
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Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Unlike typical cocktail bitters, which are used in small dashes, Orijin can be consumed as a standalone aperitif or incorporated into cocktails.
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Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Lillet Blanc is a floral French aperitif that's boozier than wine but breezier than gin, and our refreshing take uses rosemary simple syrup and a splash of bubbly.
—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
20 June 2026
Spirit aperitifs are attractive for a number of reasons, including the popularity of lower alcohol by volume (ABV) drinks as a result of generations drinking less than ever before as well as escapism drinking trends.
—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Unlike typical cocktail bitters, which are used in small dashes, Orijin can be consumed as a standalone aperitif or incorporated into cocktails.
—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for aperitif
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“Aperitif.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aperitif. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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