apres-ski
|a-pre-ski|
/ˌæpreɪˈskiː/
social time after skiing
Etymology
'après-ski' originates from French, specifically the phrase 'après-ski', where 'après' meant 'after' and 'ski' meant 'skiing'.
'après-ski' was adopted into English in the 20th century from French usage at Alpine ski resorts and entered English unchanged as 'apres-ski' (often without the accent) to refer to post-ski social life.
Initially it literally meant 'after skiing', but over time in English it came to specifically denote the social activities and entertainment associated with the period after skiing.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
social activities, entertainment, and relaxation that take place after a day of skiing (often at lodges, bars, or resort venues).
After a long day on the slopes, we enjoyed some apres-ski at the hotel bar.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/09/28 07:16