postseason
n. C / U B2 Upper Intermediate post·sea·son
n. the period of time after the regular season ends when the best teams play to decide who wins the championship.
n. the period of competition following the conclusion of the regular season, typically involving a series of elimination games or playoffs.
The team finally made it to the postseason after a great year.
Ticket prices usually increase significantly during the postseason because the games are much more important.
While the regular season rewards consistency over several months, the postseason demands immediate peak performance, as a single loss can end a team's championship hopes entirely.
From post- + season.
Usage
Often used as a modifier before another noun (e.g., 'postseason play', 'postseason tickets').