après-ski

American  

[ah-prey-skee, ap-rey-] / ˌɑ preɪˈski, ˌæp reɪ- /

noun

1. the period of relaxation that follows skiing.

   menus suitable for après-ski.

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adjective

1. pertaining to or suitable for such a time.

   après-ski clothes; an après-ski party.

après-ski British  

/ ˌæpreɪˈskiː /

noun

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

   2. ( as modifier )

      an après-ski outfit

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Usage

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.

Etymology

Origin of après-ski

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

Example Sentences

There’s a low-key atmosphere at resorts, the days are longer and warmer, and the sun shines more often, meaning less frostbite and more opportunities to celebrate alpine culture with a well-deserved après-ski libation on a sunny patio in late afternoon.

From The Wall Street Journal

Après-ski is also different in the spring.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Slate

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

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From BBC