appetizing

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈæp.ə.taɪz.ɪŋ/

Etymology: Calque of French appétissant, French -ant being equivalent to -ing. See also appetite

That appeals to, or stimulates the appetite.
“This food looks so appetizing.”
“The appearance of the wild ducks is very appetizing.”
Appealing or enticing.

Etymology: Calque of French appétissant, French -ant being equivalent to -ing. See also appetite

any food traditionally eaten with a bagel, as an accompaniment, topping or filling; including dairy products and pareve but not meat
“And of all the foods that are represented in the city, perhaps none has remained so tied to Jewish tradition and identity as appetizings.”
“Alina Sheffi, a slicer at Russ & Daughters, stands at her usual spot in the long, narrow space behind the glass display case full of cream cheese, sides of lox, pickled herring, white fish, schmaltz, and all other manner of appetizing.”

Etymology: Calque of French appétissant, French -ant being equivalent to -ing. See also appetite