after-dinner
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of after-dinner
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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“It’s like an after-dinner hangout activity,” said Samra.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
His favorite after-dinner activity was to recite his poetry to the guests—often for two or three hours.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
You’ve made this gorgeous meal and then—nothing.But a thoughtful after-dinner drink is such a gentle pleasure.
From Salon • Nov. 25, 2025
And violinist Joshua Bell, part of the after-dinner entertainment, said the evening was a “little different than anything I’ve done before.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2023
The water had a few cherry blossoms floating in it, and I thought it must be some clear sort of Japanese after-dinner soup and ate every bit of it, including the crisp little blossoms.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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