digestif

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as in aperitif

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Recent Examples of digestif Those are followed by a look inside Milpero’s fermentation room, where a sample drink acts as a midway digestif for the spicy, spectacular hot courses served later in the night. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 19 May 2026 The curiously boozy brandy remains a relatively niche serve, even as drinkers have largely embraced the ritual of ending their meals with other digestifs like Chartreuse and amaro. — Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026 The seating’s curved shape will create a nice contrast to the octagonal glass tabletop, and the whole setup is perfect for planning afternoon tea outdoors or enjoying an alfresco digestif. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026 Some bunked in the triangular houses equipped with bottles of Amaro digestif. — New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for digestif
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestif
  1. aperitif
  2. tipple
  3. liquor
  4. alcohol
  5. rum
  6. bottle
  7. drink
  8. nightcap
Noun
  • Bitter foods have been used for generations to kick digestion into gear, whether that meant a bitter aperitif before a meal or a sharp green tossed on the plate first.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Vermouth is a lower-proof aperitif flavored with herbs, roots, spices, citrus and other botanicals, typically landing somewhere between 15% and 22% ABV—considerably gentler than the roughly 40% ABV of many familiar spirits.
    — Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of aperitif
Noun
  • The Sissi combines rum, lime and chestnut honey, with notes of coffee and mint, for a tipple as intense, sweet and unpredictable as its namesake princess.
    — Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Most include private outdoor decks, equally ideal for taking in a morning cuppa or an evening tipple.
    — Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of tipple
Noun
  • Serving beer and wine, The Alley Lounge won’t have a liquor license.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a scene with a liquor-store salesman who, likewise, isn’t the butt of the joke.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of liquor
Noun
  • LaGrone was directed not to possess weapons, alcohol or drugs and remain under the care of a person whose initials are noted in a document.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Flair, 77, has battled health and alcohol issues over the years.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of alcohol
Noun
  • The Sissi combines rum, lime and chestnut honey, with notes of coffee and mint, for a tipple as intense, sweet and unpredictable as its namesake princess.
    — Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Drink Like a Fish mixes two rums, Mount Gay Eclipse from Barbados and Appleton Jamaican rum, with Blue Curacao citrus liqueur, a house cinnamon syrup and Earl Grey tea.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of rum
Noun
  • Suddenly, Smith herself was beside me, raising her own bottle of ginger juice.
    — Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Carrying a large pump spray bottle and a small, sturdy brush, Caitlin Abrams stood before two starkly contrasting graves in a modest cemetery in western Vermont.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of bottle
Noun
  • The beverage lineup includes espresso drinks, lattes, cappuccinos, cold and hot coffee, and specialty seasonal drinks.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • How to practice hygge at home Try curling up with a book, a soft blanket, cozy socks and a hot drink on a cold weekend.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 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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“Digestif.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestif. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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