postseason
noun
post·sea·son
ˈpōs(t)-ˌsē-zᵊn 
plural postseasons
US, sports
: a period of time immediately after the regular season when teams play against each other in a series of games to determine a champion
NFL fans have been complaining that the 2016 postseason is the worst in history.—
Michael Salfino
Michael SalfinoThe teams will face each other in the postseason.
—often used before another nouna postseason game/victory
their postseason record
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Dent added a jump shot to ensure his 30-piece, giving the Bruins a cushion on the scoreboard, and in the prospective postseason standings.
—Aaron Heisen, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
However, as Laureano noted, four players cannot on their own lift a lineup into the postseason.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
In the meantime, Miller is focused on helping the 12th-seeded Mustangs surprise some people in the postseason.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Including the postseason, the Bears started four players at the position last season and could be seeking a newcomer to take over the starting role in 2026.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Aaron Heisen, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
However, as Laureano noted, four players cannot on their own lift a lineup into the postseason.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
In the meantime, Miller is focused on helping the 12th-seeded Mustangs surprise some people in the postseason.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Including the postseason, the Bears started four players at the position last season and could be seeking a newcomer to take over the starting role in 2026.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Postseason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postseason. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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