postprandial

adjective

post·​pran·​di·​al pōs(t)-ˈpran-dē-əl 

: occurring after a meal

postprandially

pōs(t)-ˈpran-dē-ə-lē 

adverb

Examples of postprandial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Our favorite was The Beach, a flat piece of riverbank perfect for postprandial wine and s’mores. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

This could be the postprandial transmission of the gut hormone glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1, which signals fullness to the brain, or oestrogen from the ovaries, which is sent to pubertal breast tissue, stimulating it to grow. — Literary Hub, 20 May 2026

Here’s a detailed rundown of some of the physical and psychological forces that could be behind your ongoing postprandial hunger—and how to tackle each of them. — Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026

Using that extra energy temporarily increases your metabolic rate — a response known as postprandial thermogenesis — and generates heat. — Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 17 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

postprandial

adjective

post·​pran·​di·​al -ˈpran-dē-əl 

: occurring after a meal

postprandial hypoglycemia

postprandially

-ē 

adverb