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Afters
01
a British term for dessert or a sweet course served after the main meal
Dialect
British
British
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
plural
not gender specific
Plural form
afters
What are "afters"?
Afters is a casual term used to refer to desserts or sweet treats consumed after a meal. It is an informal way to talk about the final course of a meal, typically consisting of items like cakes, pies, puddings, ice cream, or fruit. They are often enjoyed as a satisfying and indulgent way to conclude a meal on a sweet note.
Examples
We decided to have ice cream for afters after finishing our dinner.
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