digestif
noun
di·ges·tif
ˌdē-zhes-ˈtēf 
: 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.
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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
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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
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“Digestif.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestif. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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