after-dinner
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of after-dinner
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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Some guests said security protocols paled in comparison to the security screenings that VIPs faced when they went to exclusive after-dinner parties on Saturday night.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
“It’s like an after-dinner hangout activity,” said Samra.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 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
He chose not to pursue the lucrative after-dinner speeches and publishing deals awaiting most former presidents, telling the Washington Post in 2018 that he never really wanted to be rich.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2024
The matter is considered settled for the moment, and throughout dessert and after-dinner drinks, the only subject discussed is the circus itself.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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