prandial

adjective

pran·​di·​al ˈpran-dē-əl 

: of or relating to a meal

Examples of prandial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many patients, particularly seniors and those without regular access to medical guidance, continue to struggle in determining appropriate prandial insulin doses. — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026

According to this 2010 clinical trial, this ingredient can reduce post-prandial and fasting blood sugar, fatigue, and polyphagia and significantly improve lipid profiles. — Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2023

Therefore, most people with type 1 diabetes should be treated with multiple daily injections of mealtime (or prandial) insulin and basal insulin. — Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2023

Four dining options range from a comfy café and bakery to fireside post-prandial cocktails, either indoors or on the terrace. — Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2022

Autocrats in the Middle East use television to push politics—especially during Ramadan, when big-budget series attract hours of post-prandial viewing. — The Economist, 16 May 2020

Post-prandial digestifs, or coffee or tea and something sweet are a lovely way to end an evening, especially after a long work day, and the same principles apply. — Stacey Ballis, chicagotribune.com, 4 Oct. 2019

The Commons Club, under the direction of head chef Adrian Garcia, is quite serviceable, and the bars and restaurants in walking distance make for a lovely post-prandial stroll. — Anthony Flint, BostonGlobe.com, 17 July 2019

Word History

Etymology

Latin prandium late breakfast, luncheon

First Known Use

1781, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for prandial

• postprandial

Medical Definition

prandial

adjective

pran·​di·​al ˈpran-dē-əl 

: of or relating to a meal