digestif

noun

di·​ges·​tif ˌdē-zhes-ˈtēf How to pronounce digestif (audio)
: an alcoholic drink (such as brandy or a liqueur) usually taken after a meal

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Espresso and tea are offered at the end of the meal, in line with Italian dining customs, and a complimentary limoncello digestif is available for patrons 21 and up. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Easton suggests an herbaceous spritz with the starter, floral mezcal moment with the main, and a chilled digestif to close the evening. Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025 After-dinner drink at the Grand Floridian?— could serve as a digestif before your explosive return to the restaurant. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025 Handshake Bitters Rooted in Persian heritage and Portland’s vibrant food scene, Handshake Bitters is part digestif, part storybook. Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for digestif

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, digestive

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of digestif was in 1934

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“Digestif.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestif. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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