# postscript

/ˈpoʊsˌkɹɪpt/ (US) · /pˈəʊstskɹɪpt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/postscript
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

a short note at the end of a letter or email that you add after you have already finished writing. It is usually for something you forgot to mention.

For teachers: a brief note or message added to the end of a letter or document after the main body has been completed. Often used to provide additional information or a polite closing.

## Examples

- I forgot to mention my phone number in the letter, so I added a postscript.
- The author included a postscript in the final chapter to address some of the questions readers had about the ending.
- While the main body of the report focused on fiscal policy, the postscript provided a brief history of the committee's formation and its initial objectives.

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