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after-dinner drink

NOUN

alcohol for after a meal

Synonyms

WEAK

dessert wine digestif nightcap

Antonyms

WEAK

aperitif

Example Sentences

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You’ve made this gorgeous meal and then—nothing.But a thoughtful after-dinner drink is such a gentle pleasure.

From Salon • Nov. 25, 2025

A common practice in Europe, the after-dinner drink is malleable in definition and practice, taking on whatever form is wanted or needed.

From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2021

Maybe you’ll see the extended family for an after-dinner drink on Zoom, but for the meal itself you may be looking at ways to scale back while maintaining that delicious festivity.

From Washington Post • Nov. 13, 2020

Paired with my favorite after-dinner drink, Sambuca, this final course brings me to absolute foodie bliss.

From Washington Times • Jun. 20, 2017

I was embarrassed to make a choice, and the steward nearly collapsed when I ordered claret as an after-dinner drink.

From John Barleycorn by London, Jack