afterword

[ af-ter-wurd, ahf- ]

noun

1. a concluding section, commentary, etc., as of a book, treatise, or the like; closing statement.

afterword

/ ˈɑːftəˌwɜːd /

noun

1. an epilogue or postscript in a book, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of afterword¹

First recorded in 1885–90; after + word

Example Sentences

To fill in for the debate’s abysmal silences, here are a few quotes from the afterword about the ongoing carnage:

From Salon

“You like it darker? Fine. So do I,” King states in his afterword.

From New York Times

This collection’s afterword reads like a recording from King’s therapist’s couch, or a confessional on a reality TV series.

From Seattle Times

And, as we learn in the heart-rending afterword by the author’s daughter Kayla Min Andrews, we almost didn’t get this one.

From Seattle Times

Scherzer faced hitters on Friday in a workout the day before Game 1, but he said afterword he’d need to see how his body recovers.

From Seattle Times