(rare) To whet the appetite.

simple past tense and past participle of appetize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of appetize

A small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal / Something that creates or increases excitement for what is to follow.

plural of appetizer

plural of appetency

(archaic) eagerly desirous

Strong desire; craving; powerful instinct.

The state or action of desiring or craving.

any food traditionally eaten with a bagel, as an accompaniment, topping or filling; including dairy products and pareve but not meat