afterdinner

noun

Definition of afterdinner

 (Entry 1 of 2)

obsolete

after-dinner

adjective
af·​ter-din·​ner | \ ˈaf-tər-¦di-nər How to pronounce after-dinner (audio) \

Definition of after-dinner (Entry 2 of 2)

: occurring or done in the time immediately following dinner always used before a noun an after-dinner speech There are also a number of high-end, aged rums on the market, which make an interesting alternative to brandy as an after-dinner drink.— Mark Vaughan, Wine Spectator, 31 Jan. 1995

First Known Use of afterdinner

Noun

1576, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1633, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for afterdinner

Noun

Middle English after dyner, from after after entry 2 + dyner dinner

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