Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
afters
noun
/ˈɑːftərz/
Definition
The term ‘afters’ refers to a dessert or sweet course served after the main meal.
Examples
- After a hearty dinner, we enjoyed some delicious afters.
- Her favorite afters is chocolate mousse.
- Don’t forget to save room for afters!
Meaning
In British English, ‘afters’ is used informally to describe the final course of a meal, typically something sweet like cake, pudding, or ice cream.
Synonyms
- dessert
- sweets
- pudding
- confection
