The meaning of ANTIPASTO is any of various typically Italian hors d'oeuvres; also : a plate of these served especially as the first course of a meal.
Antipasti is an Italian word meaning literally "before the meal," and is the appetizer or hors d'oeuvre course. This term is the plural form of the word antipasto, which is often also used. This course may consist of a number of different foods, depending on the meal and the ...