digestif

noun

di·​ges·​tif ˌdē-zhes-ˈtēf How to pronounce digestif (audio)
plural digestifs
Synonyms of digestifnext
: a usually sweet alcoholic drink (such as brandy, fortified wine, or a liqueur) typically consumed after a meal

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The family’s myrtle digestif recipe dates to 1939, when myrtle berries helped sustain the local population during famine. — Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Alfred looks up from his digestif to see the very much not dead Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) sitting across the table from Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway). — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 July 2026 And should the mistral kick up, sip your digestif at the bar on a velvet couch by a crackling fire. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 Salon Toulouse, the ship's main lounge and bar, inspired by vintage Parisian cabarets and complete with deep red velvet armchairs, was Joie de Vivre's main social hub for sundowners and digestifs. — Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for digestif

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, digestive

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of digestif was in 1909

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digestible nutrient
digestif
digestion
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“Digestif.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestif. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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