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The decline of the aperitif may well be one of the most depressing phenomena of our time.
Luis Bunuel

Meaning of "aperitif" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF APERITIF

aperitif  [əˌperɪˈtiːf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF APERITIF

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Aperitif is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES APERITIF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

aperitif

Apéritif and digestif

Apéritifs and digestifs are drinks, typically alcoholic, that are normally served before or after a meal.

Definition of aperitif in the English dictionary

The definition of aperitif in the dictionary is an alcoholic drink, esp a wine, drink before a meal to whet the appetite.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH APERITIF


beef
biːf
belief
bɪˈliːf
brief
briːf
chief
tʃiːf
disbelief
ˌdɪsbɪˈliːf
editor-in-chief
ˌɛdɪtəʳɪntˈʃiːf
grief
ɡriːf
leaf
liːf
leitmotif
ˈlaɪtməʊˌtiːf
lief
liːf
massif
ˈmæsiːf
metif
ˈmeɪtiːf
motif
məʊˈtiːf
reef
riːf
reif
riːf
relief
rɪˈliːf
sharif
ʃæˈriːf
sportif
spɔːˈtiːf
Tenerife
ˌtɛnəˈriːf
thief
θiːf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE APERITIF

apemen
Apennines
apepsia
apepsy
aper
aperient
aperies
aperiodic
aperiodically
aperiodicity
aperitive
apert
apertness
apertural
aperture
aperture priority
aperture synthesis
apertured
apery
apeshit

WORDS THAT END LIKE APERITIF

alif
as if
calif
deif
digestif
if
kaif
kharif
kif
Mazar-e-Sharif
Mazar-i-Sharif
only if
positif
Rif
sans serif
seif
serif
sherif
what if
what-if

Synonyms and antonyms of aperitif in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «aperitif» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF APERITIF

Find out the translation of aperitif to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of aperitif from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «aperitif» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

开胃酒
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

aperitivo
570 millions of speakers

English

aperitif
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मद्य पेय
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُشْرُوب فاتِـح للشهِيَّة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

аперитив
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

aperitivo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

এপারিটিফ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

apéritif
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Aperitif
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Aperitif
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アペリチフ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아페리티프
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Aperitif
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rượu khai vị
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வேட்கையூட்டலாகும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अपरिटीफ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

aperatif
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

aperitivo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

aperitif
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

аперитив
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

aperitiv
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

απεριτίφ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aperitief
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

aperitif
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

aperitiff
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of aperitif

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «APERITIF»

The term «aperitif» is quite widely used and occupies the 45.794 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «APERITIF» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about aperitif

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QUOTES WITH «APERITIF»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word aperitif.
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Luis Bunuel
The decline of the aperitif may well be one of the most depressing phenomena of our time.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «APERITIF»

Discover the use of aperitif in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to aperitif and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Topological Aperitif
This is a book of elementary geometric topology, in which geometry, frequently illustrated, guides calculation.
Stephen Huggett, David Jordan, 2009
2
Aperitif: Stylish Drinks and Recipes for the Cocktail Hour
Illustrated with sumptuous photographs taken on location in France, home of the aperitif, this beautiful volume comes complete with more than 50 recipes for fruit wines, classic aperitifs, and nonalcoholic drinks, as well as the simple but ...
Georgeanne Brennan, 2001
3
The Aperitif Companion: A Connoisseur's Guide to the World ...
This volume takes the reader on a fascinating tour that explores the different categories of aperitifs and their colorful history.
Andrew Jones, 2002
4
Bitter Greens: Essays on Food, Politics, and Ethnicity from ...
APERITIF. ROAST PEACOCK, Horace the Roman satirist assures us, tastes exactly like chicken. So does crow; properly seasoned, of course. Horace knew a hundred ways to prepare crow. While never as famished as the poor who clamored ...
Anthony Di Renzo, 2010
5
Modern Winemaking
Most of the variety of wines produced with a grape base and additional flavoring are aperitif or between-meal wines. Vermouth is the most prominent member of this category. Aperitif wines are defined by federal regulations as grape wines ...
Philip Jackisch, 1985
6
The Ultimate Bar Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Over 1,000 ...
228 CALISAY A popular aperitif from Barcelona, Spain, that falls into the liqueur/ bitter hybrid category, a sweet, herbal, and bitter digestif made from chinchon bark, herbs, bitter orange, and wormwood, and enjoyed as an alternative to absinthe ...
Mittie Hellmich, 2010
7
Cupboard Love 2: A Dictionary of Culinary Curiosities
aperitif - apple in the late sixteenth century, while the more Italian sounding antipasto did not appear in English till 1934. See also Pablum and postpast. aperitif An aperitif is a drink—usually alcoholic, but not always——taken before a meal.
Mark Morton, 2004
8
Drink: Never Mind the Peanuts
Aperitif. 'If I had all the money I'd spent on dnnk, I'd spend it on dnnk'. The sentiment of Viv Stanshall's greatest creation, Sir Henry Rawlinson, is one with which we heartily concur, though perhaps, unlike Sir Henry, we'd make sure we were ...
Susy Atkins, Dave Broom, 2001
9
The Honorary Consul: A Novel
Doctor Benevento sat taking little sips at an aperitif, as though he were suspiciously testing the tonic of a rival, while his wife, a severe and middle-aged woman who wore a large gold cross like some order of distinction, ostentatiously took ...
Graham Greene, 1973
10
Food for Thought
Theoretical. Aperitif. Cuisine (Latin cocina, coquina, coquere, "to cook"): (1) A room where food is prepared and cooked. (2) The preparation of food, the art of preparing food. (3) The prepared food served at meals. (4) By extension, those who ...
Louis Marin, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «APERITIF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term aperitif is used in the context of the following news items.
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You'll Be Making This Negroni Granita All Summer Long
Negroni Granita is a cooling, fun way to serve this classic Italian aperitif. Serve it with cheese and crackers for an outdoor party! «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
2
Beer 'better for food pairing' than wine
More so than wine, beer can be an ample aperitif, main course match and desert drink, according to the UK's Beer Sommelier of the Year. «The Drinks Business, Jul 15»
3
Inside Write - Don't cry for Messi, cry for Argentina
It had seemed the perfect, mouthwatering aperitif which only made the damp squib of a main course all the more unpalatable. But how many ... «The Sun Daily, Jul 15»
4
Wine: French whites are ideal for the summer sun
... but appropriate choices for the smartest picnics, and the sweeties, as well as partnering fruit desserts deliciously, make a lovely aperitif. «Ham&High, Jul 15»
5
Alcohol Sensitizes Brain to Food Aroma
The research adds to the current body of knowledge that alcohol increases food intake, also known as the “aperitif effect,” but shows this ... «PsychCentral.com, Jul 15»
6
Wine Club: Cool it when you see red
This one can go in the fridge for at least two hours and emerge bright, bursting with fruit and suitable for serving as an aperitif or just matching ... «Yorkshire Post, Jul 15»
7
Say hello to summer with these refreshing white wines
Enjoy it as an aperitif or with light fish dishes, roast chicken or pork. Cork; 13 per cent alc./vol. Domaine Chandon NV Blanc De Noirs Supplied ... «Calgary Herald, Jul 15»
8
Hot Spot: Merchants Tavern
Up front (before the check-in and coat check) is also suited for an aperitif or even a casual meeting with nibbles. Chances of a last-minute ... «PR Week, Jul 15»
9
GLASS ACT: It's time to feel pleasantly fizzy
Moscato d'Asti has since become an aperitif — pre-dinner — or dessert wine, popular around the world because of its affordability. «TheChronicleHerald.ca, Jul 15»
10
Alabama winemaker to religious objectors: 'Get over it' (and then …
And alcohol – even at the start of the 21st century – was the devil's aperitif. But like old Job, Eddins kept the faith. At least in what he was doing. «AL.com, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Aperitif [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/aperitif>. Apr 2024 ».
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