postwar

adjective

post·​war ˈpōs(t)-ˌwär 

: occurring or existing after a war

especially : occurring or existing after World War II

Examples of postwar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Throughout the postwar period, the house and two cars version of the American dream begins to take shape during consumer boom of the late 1940s and 1950s. — Cari Shane, USA Today, 25 June 2026

In its heyday, the team, led by Ukrainian refugees from World War II and Stalin's postwar oppression, won a half-dozen national championships in various American professional leagues. — Brian Mann, NPR, 25 June 2026

Warsaw has consistently positioned itself as a leading player in the postwar reconstruction. — Lidia Kurasinska, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Fittingly, there will also be classes showcasing prewar, postwar, and sports-car models from the German marque. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for postwar

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore

Kids Definition

postwar

adjective

post·​war ˈpōst-ˈwȯ(ə)r 

: of, relating to, or being a period after a war

postwar Europe