post-op

adjective

ˈpōst-ˈäp 

: postoperative

post-op adverb

Examples of post-op in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

My greatest post-op challenge was standing for any length of time, a challenge for preparing meals. — Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026

The post-op row, however, is proving tough to hoe for a small business owner used to putting in hours well beyond overtime. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026

Jocelyn explained my post-op condition and helped me with pain control and ambulation. — Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 18 Apr. 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

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for post-op

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Medical Definition

post-op

adjective

ˈpōst-ˈäp 

: postoperative

the second post-op day

post-op adverb