afters

[ˈɑːftəz]

afters Definition

dessert, especially when served after a main course meal.

Using afters: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "afters" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We had apple pie for afters.

• Example

  What's for afters?

• Example

  I'm too full for afters.

afters Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for afters

• dessert
• pudding
• sweet

Phrases with afters

• save room for afters

  to not eat too much during the main course so that there is still room for dessert

  Example

  I know the steak looks good, but save room for afters!

• goes down well with afters

  something that is enjoyable to eat or drink after a meal

  Example

  A glass of port goes down well with afters.

• have something sweet for afters

  to have a dessert or sweet dish after a meal

  Example

  Let's have something sweet for afters, like ice cream or cake.

Origins of afters

from the phrase 'after-sack', meaning a drink consumed after a meal

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Summary: afters in Brief

'Afters' [ˈɑːftəz] refers to dessert, especially when served after a main course meal. It is often used in phrases like 'save room for afters,' which means to not eat too much during the main course so that there is still room for dessert. Other phrases like 'goes down well with afters' and 'have something sweet for afters' describe what foods or drinks are enjoyable to consume after a meal.