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Definition of afters

afters

/ˈæf.tərz/
af · ters
Plural:afters
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• noun

1

British The final course of a meal, consisting of sweet food or fruit; dessert.

Example

"The children quickly finished their roast dinner so they could have ice cream and jelly for afters."

2

An informal gathering or party held after a main event, concert, or night out; an after-party.

Example

"When the nightclub closed at two in the morning, a small group of friends headed back to the apartment for afters."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in early 20th-century British English as a substantivized plural of 'after', referring to the course eaten after the main meal.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Afters. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/afters
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