Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

post-prandial

Adjective
/ˌpoʊstˈprændiəl/
Definition
Relating to the period after a meal.
Examples
  • After a post-prandial walk, I always feel more energized.
  • The doctor advised a post-prandial blood sugar test.
  • Some people feel sleepy in the post-prandial period.
Meaning
The term describes activities or events that happen after eating, particularly after lunch or dinner.
Synonyms
  • After-meal
  • Post-meal
  • Post-dining