prandial

adjective

pran·​di·​al ˈpran-dē-əl How to pronounce prandial (audio)
: of or relating to a meal

Examples of prandial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
According to this 2010 clinical trial, this ingredient can reduce post-prandial and fasting blood sugar, fatigue, and polyphagia and significantly improve lipid profiles. Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2023 Therefore, most people with type 1 diabetes should be treated with multiple daily injections of mealtime (or prandial) insulin and basal insulin. Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2023 Four dining options range from a comfy café and bakery to fireside post-prandial cocktails, either indoors or on the terrace. Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2022 Autocrats in the Middle East use television to push politics—especially during Ramadan, when big-budget series attract hours of post-prandial viewing. The Economist, 16 May 2020 Post-prandial digestifs, or coffee or tea and something sweet are a lovely way to end an evening, especially after a long work day, and the same principles apply. Stacey Ballis, chicagotribune.com, 4 Oct. 2019 The Commons Club, under the direction of head chef Adrian Garcia, is quite serviceable, and the bars and restaurants in walking distance make for a lovely post-prandial stroll. Anthony Flint, BostonGlobe.com, 17 July 2019 As if the magnificent marble statues that encircle the arena weren’t enough of a draw, the 1980s-themed runway presentation was followed by a sumptuous dinner worthy of the ancient Romans and a post-prandial performance by Duran Duran. Horacio Silva, Town & Country, 20 Sep. 2018 Certain elements were directly inspired by Deerfield, like the round tables in the dining hall, each one presided over by a teacher and designed to stimulate civilized prandial conversation. Richard McGill Murphy, Town & Country, 17 Dec. 2012

Word History

Etymology

Latin prandium late breakfast, luncheon

First Known Use

1781, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prandial was in 1781

Dictionary Entries Near prandial

Cite this Entry

“Prandial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prandial. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

prandial

adjective
pran·​di·​al ˈpran-dē-əl How to pronounce prandial (audio)
: of or relating to a meal
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!