Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
digestif
noun
/dɪˈdʒɛstɪf/
Definition
A drink typically served after a meal to aid digestion.
Examples
- After the hearty dinner, they enjoyed a glass of vermouth as a digestif.
- The restaurant offered a selection of digestifs, including Amaro and Grappa.
- Many people believe that a small amount of brandy as a digestif can help settle the stomach.
Meaning
A digestif is an alcoholic beverage that is consumed at the end of a meal to help with the digestion of food.
Synonyms
- After-dinner drink
- Liqueur
- Postprandial beverage
