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

Palmer passed for 413 yards and five touchdowns to go with one compliment during a postgame embrace.

From Los Angeles Times

Derwin James Jr. caught confused glances from reporters when he dropped one of Harbaugh’s favorite catchphrases into his postgame interview.

From Los Angeles Times

His Tennessee Volunteers were driving against Georgia, and as he stared down at his phone, he asked for one more play before he began his postgame interview.

From Los Angeles Times

Starting with the 2025-26 season, “Inside the NBA” will have pregame, postgame and halftime editions during ESPN’s coverage of the NBA Finals, Conference Finals and playoff games.

From Los Angeles Times

He strode into the postgame press conference room with an easy smile while offering the sort of what’s-up greeting that one doesn’t normally get from nervous young quarterbacks.

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