What is the other word for appetizer?

There are many other words for appetizer, depending on the context and the specific food item:

General terms:

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

* Starter

* First course

* Pre-dinner snack

* Tidbit

* Canapé

* Amuse-bouche (French for "mouth amuser")

More specific terms:

* Cocktail (for small, bite-sized appetizers)

* Finger food (for food that can be eaten with your hands)

* Antipasto (Italian for "before the meal")

* Tapas (Spanish for "small dishes")

* Meze (Greek for "small dishes")

* Dim sum (Chinese for "small meal")

The best word to use will depend on the specific situation. For example, "hors d'oeuvres" is more formal than "appetizer," while "finger food" is more casual.