postprandial

adjective

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

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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 Studies have also shown that going for a brisk walk afterwards can help blunt postprandial glucose spikes. — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 May 2024 Meta-analyses support the link between short-term postprandial blood sugar reduction and long-term glycemic improvement. — Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025 Here’s a detailed rundown of some of the physical and psychological forces that could be behind your ongoing postprandial hunger—and how to tackle each of them. — Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for postprandial

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First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of postprandial was in 1820

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postprandial

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