Definition of ANTEPAST

antepast

Plural: antepasts

Noun

  • An appetizer; something eaten before the main course.
  • A foretaste.

Examples

  • His opening 20-point play was a mere antepast for the main course of bingos.

Origin / Etymology

From ante- + Latin pastus (“pasture, food”). Compare repast and Italian antipasto.

Scrabble Score: 10

antepast: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
antepast: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
antepast: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

antepast: valid Words With Friends Word