Word of the Day - Aftermath

aftermath

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːftəmɑːθ//ˈɑːftəmaθ/
noun
1 The consequences or after-effects of a significant unpleasant event:
2 Farming
New grass growing after mowing or harvest.

Origin
Late 15th century (in aftermath): from after (as an adjective) + dialect
math ‘mowing’, of Germanic origin; related to German Mahd.

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The careful wrapping of presents was mowed down by all the eager children seeking the perfect prize beneath the paper. The aftermath of Christmas finds many playing contentedly with the boxes their toys came in.