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après-ski
[
ah-prey-
skee
,
ap-rey-
]
a·près-ski
/
ˌɑ
preɪˈski
,
ˌæp
reɪ-
/
Show Spelled
[
ah-prey-
skee
,
ap-rey-
]
Show IPA
noun
1.
the period of relaxation that follows skiing:
menus suitable for après-ski.
adjective
2.
pertaining to or suitable for such a time:
après-ski clothes; an après-ski party.
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Origin:
1950–55;
<
French,
equivalent to
après
after +
ski
ski
,
skiing
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après-ski
(ˌæpreɪˈskiː)
—
n
a. social activity following a day's skiing
b. (
as modifier
):
an après-ski outfit
[French, literally: after ski]
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