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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The Park Road establishment features eight to 10 courses that highlight seasonal fare, as well as craft cocktails, aperitifs and digestifs. Shannon Greene, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025 Then, retire to the spacious living room to sip a digestif on one of the large couches. Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025 It’s been almost a year since The Bear season three ended with a digestif of cliffhangers. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025 The menu includes pink moon oysters and mignonette, persimmon salad, squash blossoms, an aquavit digestif, quail and panna cotta for dessert. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024 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 Jul. 2025.

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