after-dinner
|af-ter-din-ner|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈæf.tɚˌdɪn.ɚ/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːf.təˌdɪn.ə/
post-meal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'after-dinner' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'dinner', where 'after' meant 'following in time' and 'dinner' referred to the main meal of the day.
Historical Evolution
'after-dinner' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in the English language.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'following the main meal of the day', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or occurring after dinner.
We enjoyed an after-dinner drink.
Synonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/06/17 17:37