# postseason

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/postseason
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 1. playoff period

noun · CEFR B2 · American English

the time after the regular season when top teams play in a tournament to find a winner.

For teachers: the period following the regular season during which qualifying teams compete in playoffs or a championship series.

- The team played so well this year that they finally made it to the postseason.
- After a grueling eighty-two game schedule, the players had only three days to recover before the postseason began.

Usage: Usually used with the definite article 'the'.

### 2. relating to the playoffs

adjective · CEFR B2 · American English

describing something that happens during the extra games after the main season ends.

For teachers: occurring during or relating to the period after the regular sports season.

- The city was full of energy during the postseason tournament.
- The veteran quarterback's postseason experience proved invaluable during the high-pressure environment of the divisional semi-finals.

Usage: Attributive use only; it sits before the noun it describes.

## Examples

- 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.

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