après
Americanpreposition
Etymology
Origin of après
1955–60; extracted from après-ski < French: after-ski(ing)
Example Sentences
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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.
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
“Our vein is après leisure,” Barr said.
From Seattle Times
An optimistic reading of the king’s famous motto — après moi le déluge — refers to what will be, with any luck, a deluge of terrific films.
From Los Angeles Times
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