postprandial

adjective

post·​pran·​di·​al pōs(t)-ˈpran-dē-əl How to pronounce postprandial (audio)
: occurring after a meal
postprandially adverb

Examples of postprandial in a Sentence

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Using that extra energy temporarily increases your metabolic rate — a response known as postprandial thermogenesis — and generates heat. Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 17 Feb. 2026 Meta-analyses support the link between short-term postprandial blood sugar reduction and long-term glycemic improvement. Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025 That said, the daily regime—from predawn wake-up calls to postprandial fireside chats—can be tiring. Pippa De Bruyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2025 After that dinner in 1998, WFB had settled us back into the living room, postprandial brandy warming in our hands. Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for postprandial

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of postprandial was in 1820

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“Postprandial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postprandial. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

Medical Definition

postprandial

adjective
post·​pran·​di·​al -ˈpran-dē-əl How to pronounce postprandial (audio)
: occurring after a meal
postprandial hypoglycemia
postprandially adverb
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