Word
postgame
/ˌpoʊstˈɡeɪm/
Definition
adj. happening or done after a game has finished. You use this to describe things like interviews, celebrations, or meetings that take place once the final whistle blows.
adj. occurring or existing after the conclusion of a game or match. Typically used attributively to modify nouns related to sports analysis or social activities.
Examples
“The players gave a postgame interview to the local news.”
“The team celebrated their victory with a postgame party at the local sports bar.”
“Despite the narrow margin of victory, the postgame analysis revealed several tactical adjustments that had significantly improved the team's defensive efficiency during the final quarter.”
Examples
simple
“The players gave a postgame interview to the local news.”
contextual
“The team celebrated their victory with a postgame party at the local sports bar.”
complex
“Despite the narrow margin of victory, the postgame analysis revealed several tactical adjustments that had significantly improved the team's defensive efficiency during the final quarter.”
Word family
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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