prandial

[ pran-dee-uhl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a meal, especially dinner.

prandial

/ ˈprændɪəl /

adjective

1. facetious.
   of or relating to a meal

Derived Forms

• ˈprandially, adverb

Other Words From

• prandi·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of prandial¹

1810–20; < Latin prandi ( um ) luncheon, meal + -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of prandial¹

C19: from Latin prandium meal, luncheon

Example Sentences

“The Circus” has tried to keep up this prandial tradition in pandemic times, but the results feel awkward.

From New York Times

Take the "prandial thirst" that comes while we consume a big, salty meal - or the fact that we feel quenched almost as soon as we take a drink.

From BBC

Even in multi-course-crazy Italy, the length and variety of this prandial parade stand out.

From Washington Post

The drug can be given as monotherapy or in combination with other diabetes drugs including metformin, sulfonylurea, thiazolidinediones, and prandial insulin.

From Forbes

Every other Wednesday for 40 years a bunch of legendary comedy writers and directors — whose career highlights alone would fill a showbiz encyclopedia — have been meeting for a prandial catch-up session.

From New York Times