après-ski

[ah-prey-skee, ap-rey-]

noun

1. the period of relaxation that follows skiing.

   menus suitable for après-ski.

adjective

1. pertaining to or suitable for such a time.

   après-ski clothes; an après-ski party.

après-ski

/ ˌæpreɪˈskiː /

noun

1. 1. social activity following a day's skiing

   2. ( as modifier )

      an après-ski outfit

Word History and Origins

Origin of après-ski¹

1950–55; < French, equivalent to après after + ski ski, skiing

Word History and Origins

Origin of après-ski¹

French, literally: after ski

When To Use

What does après-ski mean?

Après-ski refers to activities done to relax after skiing, like sitting by the fire or socializing at the ski lodge.Après-ski can be a noun, as in I’m most looking forward to après-ski, or an adjective, as in phrases like après-ski clothes or après-ski party.Après-ski is French for after-ski, so après-ski is kind of like the after-party for skiing (or other winter sports, like snowboarding), and it’s part of that culture. It’s sometimes associated in a negative way with the kind of wealthy people who can afford a luxury lifestyle that involves skiing and staying at fancy lodges and going to fancy parties.Example: I’m going to hit the slopes all day, but then I’m going to the après-ski.