aftermeal
|af-ter-meal|
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/ˈæftərˌmiːl/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːftəˌmiːl/
post-meal period
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aftermeal' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'meal', where 'after' meant 'following in time' and 'meal' referred to 'an occasion of eating food'.
Historical Evolution
'Aftermeal' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the time following a meal', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a period or activity occurring after a meal.
We enjoyed a pleasant aftermeal walk in the park.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/26 17:51