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Postseason

Verb / ˈpəʊˈstsi:ˈsʌn / Another word for postseason — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The postseason refers to the time period after the regular season in sports, when teams compete in playoffs to determine a champion.

Synonyms & similar words

playoffs championships finals qualifiers showdowns tournaments bracket semifinals quarterfinals round-robin

Synonyms by register

Formal

post-season playoffs championship series

Informal

playoffs the finals post-season games

Antonyms

preseason beginning start opening early stages preliminaries

Common collocations

  • postseason play
  • postseason tournament
  • postseason game
  • postseason award
  • postseason performance
  • postseason record
  • postseason series

Word family

noun postseason
adjective postseason

Usage note

Primarily used in sports contexts to refer to the period after the regular season concludes. Can also be used metaphorically for any period following a main event.

Example sentences

  1. The Lakers won the championship in the 2020 NBA postseason.
  2. The Red Sox missed the postseason for the third year in a row.
  3. The Super Bowl is the biggest event of the NFL postseason.
  4. The teams that make it to the postseason have a chance to win the championship.
  5. The college football postseason includes bowl games and a national championship.

Quotes

  • 'The postseason is where legends are made.' - Michael Jordan
  • 'There's nothing like the excitement of the postseason.' - Derek Jeter
  • 'The postseason is a whole new ballgame.' - Joe Torre

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