Meaning & use

postseason

noun·Everyday

The period of playoff games that follows a sports league's regular season.

See it in a sentence

The team clinched a spot in the postseason with a final win at home.

Postseason ticket prices rise sharply once the playoffs begin.

A note on using this word

Postseason is common in American sports, especially baseball, basketball, and football, and can also function as an adjective.

Words with a similar meaning

playoffs

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