Definitions

1. noun

a drink served before a meal, typically to stimulate the appetite

“She ordered a glass of wine as her aperitif before dinner.”

2. noun

a drink served to encourage conversation or to socialize

“The aperitif hour at the party was filled with laughter and conversation.”

3. noun

a small drink or a cocktail served before a meal

“He ordered a classic martini as his aperitif to start the evening.”