post-op

adjective

ˈpōst-ˈäp How to pronounce post-op (audio)
: postoperative
post-op adverb

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Three days post-op, Adrion was on stage in Los Angeles doing one of the biggest stand-up shows of his career. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 The post-op care instructions were surprisingly manageable too. — Victoria Oliva, Allure, 23 June 2026 Both devote an area to post-op care, with nutritionists on staff, organic food, and all the advanced healing therapies. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026 While the film ends with Erbert’s first post-op performance in Melbourne, Florida, in April 2024, that moment wasn’t guaranteed when the cameras began rolling. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for post-op

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of post-op was in 1906

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post-op

adjective
ˈpōst-ˈäp How to pronounce post-op (audio)
: postoperative
the second post-op day
post-op adverb
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