What is another name for appetizer?

Formal:

* Hors d'oeuvre (French for "outside the work")

* Canapé (French for "small couch" - referring to the small bread base)

* Antipasto (Italian for "before the meal")

* Starter

* First course

Informal:

* Snack

* Nibbles

* Small bites

* Pre-dinner treats

* Finger food

The best name to use depends on the context. For example, "hors d'oeuvre" is a more formal term than "appetizer," while "finger food" is more casual.