postgame

[ pohst-geym ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or happening in the period immediately following a sports game:

   Join us for the postgame wrap-up. Fans lost control in a postgame melee.

noun

1. a broadcast program that provides a report and analysis of a sports game that has just ended:

   I heard the Astros postgame on the car radio.

Word History and Origins

Origin of postgame¹

First recorded in 1930–35; post- ( def ) + game ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Fox took in around $600 million from brands in ad spending last year, if you count pregame and postgame placement.

From Ozy

The Washington Wizards’ coach took his time Sunday making it to his postgame teleconference.

From Washington Post

The NBA and NBPA agreed earlier this month to tighten health protocols, banning hotel guests and limiting postgame hugs in an effort to reduce spread and schedule disruption.

From Washington Post

“This offense, they have to head in a new direction after this season,” Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin said on the NFL Network’s postgame show.

From Washington Post

When Wall learned after a game that cancer beat Miyah, he broke down in tears in the postgame interview.

From Washington Post

After surveying the postgame punditry of the convention finale, I had to wonder if I was at the same event.

From The Daily Beast

During the postgame press conference, James will have every right to laugh at those who scorned him.

From The Daily Beast