After-Dinner

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈæftərˈdɪnər/

Definitions of after-dinner

noun A social gathering or event that takes place after dinner.

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy having after-dinner coffee with my family.

A2 After-dinner walks are a great way to relax and digest.

B1 She always brings out a selection of after-dinner mints.

B2 The after-dinner entertainment was a magician who performed amazing tricks.

C1 Hosting after-dinner parties has become a regular occurrence in their social circle.

C2 The after-dinner speeches were both moving and thought-provoking.

adjective Describing something that pertains to or occurs after dinner.

Example Sentences

A1 I like to have a small after-dinner snack.

A2 After-dinner coffee is a common tradition in many cultures.

B1 She always enjoys after-dinner conversations with her family.

B2 The restaurant offers a selection of after-dinner liqueurs.

C1 The after-dinner entertainment at the event was top-notch.

C2 The after-dinner speaker was a renowned expert in the field.

Examples of after-dinner in a Sentence

formal The after-dinner speech was eloquently delivered by the guest of honor.

informal Let's go for a walk after dinner to help digest all that food.

slang I always crave something sweet for dessert after dinner.

figurative The after-dinner conversation was filled with laughter and good memories.

Grammatical Forms of after-dinner

past tense

after-dinnered

plural

after-dinners

comparative

more after-dinner

superlative

most after-dinner

present tense

after-dinners

future tense

will after-dinner

perfect tense

have after-dinnered

continuous tense

is after-dinnering

singular

after-dinner

positive degree

very after-dinner

infinitive

to after-dinner

gerund

after-dinnering

participle

after-dinnered

Origin and Evolution of after-dinner

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'after-dinner' originated from the practice of having a meal or dessert following the main dinner meal.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the time or activities that occur after dinner, the term 'after-dinner' has evolved to also describe a type of drink or activity typically enjoyed after a meal.