Definition
digestif
noun
- a strong alcoholic drink (such as brandy, liqueur, or digestive bitters) served after a meal to aid digestion
Usage: borrowed from French; often used in formal dining contexts
Examples
- After dinner, the host offered a digestif of aged cognac.
- A digestif is traditionally served to help settle the stomach after a heavy meal.
- The restaurant's menu included a complimentary digestif with dessert.
- She sipped her digestif slowly while enjoying conversation with friends.
- Common digestifs include Fernet-Branca, Chartreuse, and various fruit liqueurs.