Definition

Relating to the period after a meal.

Example

After dinner, we enjoyed a postprandial conversation over coffee.

Conversation

How about taking a postprandial walk after dinner tonight?

That sounds great! It’ll help with digestion.

Yeah, I always feel better when I do that after a meal.

Exactly! Plus, it’s a nice way to relax in the evening.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Postprandial → It is formed from "post-" (meaning after) and "prandium" (meaning meal or lunch in Latin). The word "postprandial" refers to the period after a meal.

Memory Tip

Think of the time 'after' ('post-') a 'meal' ('prandium') — that's what postprandial means.

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