An appetizer plate refers to a small dish or platter of food served before the main course of a meal. It usually contains various bite-sized or small portioned food items meant to stimulate the appetite before the main meal. Full definition
This makes for a wonderful snack when enjoying a movie at home, or a nice appetizer plate for a dinner party or backyard BBQ. (pearltrees.com)
My rose appetizer plates are used as a base / contrast for the coupe cocktail glasses. (thesweetsensations.com)
The company is giving away free appetizer plates to all dine - in customers today to promote its newest menu items, according to a press release. (businessinsider.com)