Postseason
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Postseason is a noun meaning (US, sports) The period after the end of the normal sports season during which extra games are held (such as playoffs or championships).
Meaning
(US, sports) The period after the end of the normal sports season during which extra games are held (such as playoffs or championships).
More Meanings
- (US) Of or pertaining to such a period.
Example Sentences
Suárez has only two more starts in the regular season to convince the Phillies he deserves a longer leash than in previous postseasons.
If Rodriguez slumps and the Yankees stumble, pressure will mount on a manager who failed to guide the team to the playoffs in 2008, the first time the Yankees missed the postseason in a nonstrike year since 1993.
Word Forms
- postseasons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stretch, playoff, playdown, overtime, play-off, full time.
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