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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Unlike the lighter versions served elsewhere, this one leans decadent—more dessert than digestif. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025 The Ten Tusker’s Bar is fully stocked for after dinner digestifs before heading back to the lodges. Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 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 For the uninitiated, Underberg is made with herbs, roots and barks collected from 43 countries around the world, according to the Rheinberg, Germany, maker of the digestif. Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 26 Aug. 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 8 Oct. 2025.

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