DIGESTIF Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

digestif

noun

Definition of digestif

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

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Noun

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
The aperitif hails from Italy and was developed by Casa Luigi Sarti & Figli, a historic distillery established in Bologna in 1885.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of aperitif

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

Noun

Though most grocery stores and liquor stores remain open for Labor Day, some establishments also take part in the federal holiday.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
Ecology officials were notified that 250,000 gallons (946,353 liters) of black liquor was discharging into and out of the containment area, according to emails among investigators.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of liquor

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The trial is being closely watched for its implications for other fatal high-speed crashes that don't involve drugs or alcohol.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
Genetics, smoking and alcohol use are risk factors, but Kingham says changing diets are the biggest cause of the global increase.

— Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of alcohol

Noun

It’s most often seen in adults, and common causes include using heating pads or hot water bottles for chronic pain or sitting too close to space heaters.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026
Similarly, patterns on the distinctive bi-color bottles of Dries Van Noten perfume, launched in 2022, had never been used in his fashions, but sometime after the launch, the Belgian designer created some clothes using some of the prints.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

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Guests will also find two full-service restaurants (a Japanese izakaya and a French brasserie), a 3,000 square-foot spa with a traditional Middle Eastern steam bath, and a seasonal outdoor terrace for drinks and bites.

— Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
Any school district employee — including bus drivers, custodians, front-office staff, aides and administrators — can get a small (16-ounce) hot or cold drink of their choice.

— Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of drink

Noun

Staying upstairs is the quiet advantage with no lines, just an elevator ride to a nightcap under all that light.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Ben Rice had a two-run single in New York's five-run eighth inning and finished with three RBIs as the Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

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