après

American  

[ah-prey, ap-rey] / ˈɑ preɪ, ˈæp reɪ /

preposition

1. after; following (used in combination).

   après-tennis clothes.

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Etymology

Origin of après

1955–60; extracted from après-ski < French: after-ski(ing)

Example Sentences

Being the star of a company ski retreat, as well as the toast of après drinks in the lodge, is particularly valuable as corporate ski outings make a comeback.

From The Wall Street Journal

And being the star of a company ski retreat, as well as the toast of après drinks in the lodge, is particularly valuable as corporate ski outings make a comeback.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ask a fur-clad aristocrat to point you in the direction of alpine glamour, and you might well end up in St. Moritz, the ritzy Swiss ski resort famous for swanky hotels and a celebrity-fueled après scene.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s all about the après scene.

From Los Angeles Times

If you find yourself needing a little break from the festival crowd, the Après Surf Social Club is your spot to chill.

From Los Angeles Times