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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LaValle recommends monitoring blood sugar after meals, known as postprandial glucose, to better understand how different foods, beverages and eating habits affect blood sugar levels. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Our favorite was The Beach, a flat piece of riverbank perfect for postprandial wine and s’mores. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 This could be the postprandial transmission of the gut hormone glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1, which signals fullness to the brain, or oestrogen from the ovaries, which is sent to pubertal breast tissue, stimulating it to grow. — Literary Hub, 20 May 2026 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

Word History

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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