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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With his 2025 postseason, Yamamoto has claimed a spot on that list.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
But the Mets need production from many beyond Lindor and Soto in order to improve on last year’s 83-79 record and return to the postseason.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
A lot has to go right for this particular group to win 85-90 games to reach the postseason.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Though that streak ended Friday, the Hawks have played themselves into a solid position for a postseason run.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
But the Mets need production from many beyond Lindor and Soto in order to improve on last year’s 83-79 record and return to the postseason.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
A lot has to go right for this particular group to win 85-90 games to reach the postseason.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Though that streak ended Friday, the Hawks have played themselves into a solid position for a postseason run.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Postseason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postseason. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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