aperitif

noun

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as in digestif

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Recent Examples of aperitif To my mind, champagne is more or less an everyday beverage, the perfect aperitif. — Jay McInerney, Air Mail, 25 July 2026 The brand takes its cues from French aperitif culture, blending culinary botanicals with adaptogens meant to add a functional element to social drinking. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026 Lillet Blanc is a floral French aperitif that's boozier than wine but breezier than gin, and our refreshing take uses rosemary simple syrup and a splash of bubbly. — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 20 June 2026 Unlike typical cocktail bitters, which are used in small dashes, Orijin can be consumed as a standalone aperitif or incorporated into cocktails. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for aperitif
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperitif
  1. digestif
  2. alcohol
  3. tipple
  4. liquor
  5. spirits
  6. bottle
  7. drink
  8. nightcap
Noun
  • The family’s myrtle digestif recipe dates to 1939, when myrtle berries helped sustain the local population during famine.
    — Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Alfred looks up from his digestif to see the very much not dead Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) sitting across the table from Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway).
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Definition of digestif
Noun
  • The compounding frustrations of this situation, fueled by too much alcohol, finally expose Uta’s double life.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Mountain Rescue Aspen has responded to a rising number of calls involving drug and alcohol use this season.
    — The Aspen Times, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of alcohol
Noun
  • At the end of the day, treat yourself to a seaside tipple at Mystic’s waterfront bar Red 36 or dinner at The Shipwright’s Daughter, which offers seasonal fare from local purveyors.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Then sink into one of the squidgy bouclé sofas with a tipple – all of the wines offered by the glass there are made by female winemakers.
    — Ann Lee, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of tipple
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  • Pham and Salerno, represented by Christopher McCartan, say that Lavery killed Collins by hitting her over the head with a Fireball liquor bottle and stabbing her more than 130 times.
    — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The trio also operate four Quarterdeck restaurants in South Florida and a pair of classy brown-liquor lounges named Whiskey Neat.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of liquor
Noun
  • The wines and spirits division maintained its momentum with a 6 percent increase in organic sales, while revenues in perfumes and cosmetics were flat in the quarter.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • These competitive spirits must defeat someone else, proving their mastery of the English language in the arena.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of spirits
Noun
  • There are no people in her piece, simply 45 silver images of Bowery storefronts and gutters, typically littered with empty bottles.
    — J. Hoberman, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The image could be found on T-shirts, hats, billboards, beer bottles, Christmas ornaments and even adorned the cover of several books written about the championship season.
    — Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of bottle
Noun
  • Servers take orders for espresso drinks and hot made-to-order dishes like fresh omelettes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • This spirit makes drinks that pair perfectly with the season as the leaves fall and the sweaters come out of the back of the closet.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • And Trifecta, an elegant ground-floor lobby bar specializing in mixology, is a fantastic place for a nightcap.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • After a day spent getting your steps in at Regent’s Park or boutique hopping in South Ken, there’s nothing better than a long soak in a roll top tub and a fireside nightcap in the lounge.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of nightcap

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