apres-skiing
|a-pres-ski-ing|
/ˌæpreɪˈski/
(apres-ski)
social time after skiing
Etymology
'apres-ski' originates from French, specifically the phrase 'après-ski', where 'après' meant 'after' and 'ski' comes from the Norwegian word 'ski'.
'après-ski' entered English in the 20th century from French loan usage; English forms dropped the diacritic to become 'apres-ski' and extended to gerundive/derivative forms like 'apres-skiing'.
Initially it literally meant 'after skiing' (the time after skiing); over time it came to name the social activities and culture associated with that time (i.e., 'après-skiing' = social scene after skiing).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
social activities, entertainment, and leisure (such as drinking, music, and socializing) that take place after a day of skiing, usually at resort bars or lodges.
After the last run we enjoyed some apres-skiing at the mountain bar.
Synonyms
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