digestif
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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And like many a postmeal digestif, Fiji is a popular dessert choice for its smooth, slightly sweet aftertaste.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2025
I appreciated that the house was a short walk from the lodge, offering an evening digestif stroll, and he loved that it had a pool table.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 29, 2022
For lassi is also the original digestif, a postprandial probiotic drink that cools the body while firing up the digestive system.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 24, 2022
Adding slightly crushed peppercorns along with the lemon peels adds some spice and warmth, a little tickle at the back of your throat, which I really love in a digestif.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2022
Just as an aperitif is meant to open both meal and appetite, a digestif provides a final, often bitter-leaning cap.
From New York Times ● Dec. 17, 2021
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