заку́ска

uncommon #5345

nounfeminineinanimatecountable

1.
appetizer, starter, hors d'oeuvrefood
На стол пода́ли холо́дные заку́ски.
Cold appetizers were served.
Often plural: закуски = the cold dishes served before the main course.
2.
snack, nibbles, something to eat with a drink
Он нали́л во́дки и доста́л заку́ску.
He poured some vodka and got out something to eat with it.
Typically the food eaten together with vodka or another drink.

Examples

На фуршете было много вкусных закусок
There were lots of delicious snacks at the reception.
На вечери́нке бы́ло много вку́сных заку́сок.
There were many delicious snacks at the party.
Где можно купи́ть заку́ски?
Where can I buy snacks?
Будут поданы лёгкие заку́ски.
Light refreshments will be served.
Есть какая-нибудь заку́ска?
Is there an appetizer?
Морко́вь — э́то здоро́вая заку́ска.
A carrot is a healthy snack.
Кака́я твоя́ любимая заку́ска?
What's your favorite snack?
Кака́я ваша любимая заку́ска?
What's your favorite snack food?