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

Built in 1903 as a hotel, it was converted in 2016 to a luxury residential building with unusually intact prewar character, plus the latest post-postwar amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, a private rooftop with Manhattan views, and a gym. — Bridget Read, Curbed, 1 Sep. 2026

Not only was the double A-frame home crafted by a visionary postwar builder, but it was later owned by a legendary tastemaker. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026

The country’s postwar baby boomers are retiring just as its fertility rate remains below replacement level, leading to a shrinking pool of working-age Koreans supporting the elderly. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Similar to the situation in the 1920s, these deficits financed the reconstruction of postwar economies as resources poured into infrastructure and manufacturing. — Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 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