Afters (Noun)
Meaning
A dish served as the last course of a meal.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The afters, a rich chocolate cake, was served with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of edible gold dust.
- A selection of artisanal cheeses was offered as afters, accompanied by crackers and a fruit chutney.
- After the main course, the guests were treated to a trio of sweet afters, including a crème brûlée and a fruit tart.
- The restaurant's famous afters, a decadent chocolate mousse, was almost too rich to finish.
- For afters, the chef prepared a special dessert, a lemon lavender creme, which was a perfect palate cleanser after the heavy meal.