DIGESTIF Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

digestif

noun

Definition of digestif

as in aperitif

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Recent Examples of digestif Those are followed by a look inside Milpero’s fermentation room, where a sample drink acts as a midway digestif for the spicy, spectacular hot courses served later in the night. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 19 May 2026 The curiously boozy brandy remains a relatively niche serve, even as drinkers have largely embraced the ritual of ending their meals with other digestifs like Chartreuse and amaro. — Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026 The seating’s curved shape will create a nice contrast to the octagonal glass tabletop, and the whole setup is perfect for planning afternoon tea outdoors or enjoying an alfresco digestif. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026 Some bunked in the triangular houses equipped with bottles of Amaro digestif. — New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for digestif

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Noun

Bitter foods have been used for generations to kick digestion into gear, whether that meant a bitter aperitif before a meal or a sharp green tossed on the plate first.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Vermouth is a lower-proof aperitif flavored with herbs, roots, spices, citrus and other botanicals, typically landing somewhere between 15% and 22% ABV—considerably gentler than the roughly 40% ABV of many familiar spirits.

— Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of aperitif

Noun

At the end of the day, treat yourself to a seaside tipple at Mystic’s waterfront bar Red 36 or dinner at The Shipwright’s Daughter, which offers seasonal fare from local purveyors.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Then sink into one of the squidgy bouclé sofas with a tipple – all of the wines offered by the glass there are made by female winemakers.

— Ann Lee, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of tipple

Noun

The state liquor board would have had to address that question, but the application won’t get that far without the local zoning certificate.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
On the bedroom floor, there is a composite photo of every member of a sorority class, a fentanyl test, beer cans and liquor bottles littering the space.

— Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of liquor

Noun

The singer said that he was first admitted to a Swiss hospital in connection with his alcohol use in November 2023.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
But now Oktoberfest is a proving ground for one of the most profound changes sweeping the global drinks industry as more consumers cut alcohol from their lives.

— Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of alcohol

Noun

The ground floor features an 18-seat bar with a rum wall backsplash, carved Moai heads and high-tops that spill out to a lush faux-grass courtyard framed in palm trees and tiki-totem pillars.

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Day trip options include excursions to rum distillery Appleton Estate and a visit to YS Falls for ziplining and swimming.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of rum

Noun

There are no people in her piece, simply 45 silver images of Bowery storefronts and gutters, typically littered with empty bottles.

— J. Hoberman, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
The image could be found on T-shirts, hats, billboards, beer bottles, Christmas ornaments and even adorned the cover of several books written about the championship season.

— Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of bottle

Noun

And Trifecta, an elegant ground-floor lobby bar specializing in mixology, is a fantastic place for a nightcap.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
After a day spent getting your steps in at Regent’s Park or boutique hopping in South Ken, there’s nothing better than a long soak in a roll top tub and a fireside nightcap in the lounge.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of nightcap

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