Antepast

Pronunciation: /ˈæntiˌpæst/

Definitions of antepast

noun a small dish of food served before the main course of a meal

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother always serves a small antepast before the main meal.

A2 The antepast consisted of olives, cheese, and bread.

B1 The antepast was a delightful start to the dinner party.

B2 The antepast was a selection of cured meats and pickled vegetables.

C1 The antepast was a gourmet selection of artisanal cheeses and charcuterie.

C2 The antepast was a sophisticated array of hors d'oeuvres and canapes.

Examples of antepast in a Sentence

formal The antepast served at the gala was a delicate assortment of canapes and caviar.

informal I can't wait to dig into the antepast at the party tonight!

slang The antepast at the restaurant was lit, bro!

figurative The opening act was just an antepast compared to the main performance.

Grammatical Forms of antepast

• plural: antepasts
• comparative: more antepast
• superlative: most antepast
• present tense: antepasts
• future tense: will antepast
• perfect tense: have antepast
• continuous tense: is antepasting
• singular: antepast
• positive degree: antepast
• infinitive: to antepast
• gerund: antepasting
• participle: antepasted

Origin and Evolution of antepast

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'antepast' originated from Latin, where 'ante' means before and 'pastus' means feeding.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a small dish served before the main meal, the meaning of 'antepast' has evolved to also include appetizers or hors d'oeuvres served before a meal.