afterdinner
Post-meal, like speeches
Afterdinner describes activities or items associated with the time following a meal, especially a formal evening dinner: an afterdinner speech, afterdinner drinks, afterdinner mints.
The word suggests leisure and conviviality—the relaxed period when the meal is done but the evening continues.
Exchange of spoken ideas
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- parlorFormal room for visitors
- drawing roomFormal reception space
- cigarsRolled tobacco for smoking
brandy · port · liqueur · digestif · coffee · mingling · guests · entertaining
Heated bread; glass-raising honor
- remarksSpoken comments or notes
- addressSpeak to formally
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- roastDry-heat cooking method
tribute · anecdote · microphone · banquet · gala · keynote · honoree · applause
Organized play or sport
- cardsStiff paper rectangles
- charadesWordless guessing game
- musicOrganized auditory art
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
relaxation · sitting · dessert wine · chocolate · reading · theater · performance · unwinding
conversation
Exchange of spoken ideas
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- parlorFormal room for visitors
- drawing roomFormal reception space
cigars · brandy · port · liqueur · digestif · coffee · mingling · guests · entertaining · salon
toast
Heated bread; glass-raising honor
roast · tribute · anecdote · microphone · banquet · gala · keynote · honoree · applause · MC
game
Organized play or sport
entertainment · relaxation · sitting · dessert wine · chocolate · reading · theater · performance · unwinding · evening
mint
Aromatic culinary herb
bitters · antacid · walk · stroll · settling · fullness · digestive · herbal tea · limoncello · sambuca