Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pre-prandial

Adjective
/priːˈprændiəl/
Definition
Referring to the period of time before a meal.
Examples
  • He took his pre-prandial walk to stimulate his appetite.
  • The doctor advised her to check her blood sugar levels during the pre-prandial phase.
  • They enjoyed a pre-prandial drink on the terrace before dinner.
Meaning
The term ‘pre-prandial’ is used to describe activities, measurements, or situations that occur before eating, particularly in a medical or dietary context.
Synonyms
  • Pre-meal
  • Before eating
  • Ante prandial