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