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

Example Sentences

We all hit the local mountain Saturday morning, before heading home to prep for the apres-ski themed reception.

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Farming and ranching, not apres-ski, are the major industries.

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From Russian oligarchs and oil magnates from the Gulf states to young Zurich bankers noted for their wild partying and cocaine habits, or British package holiday makers, with their propensity to partake, loudly, in après-ski fun all night long.

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Armani leaned heavily into ski and snowboard wear, with baggy snow pants with an iridescent sheen paired with parkas for the slopes, and bulky knitwear for apres-ski.

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Corporate policies ban barbecues, spontaneous après-ski parties, and mohawks or long beards on lift operators.

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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.