postburn

adjective

post·​burn ˌpōst-ˈbərn How to pronounce postburn (audio)
: occurring after a burn
postburn first aid
postburn scarring
: in the period following injury from a burn
a postburn patient
postburn adverb
care given 30 minutes postburn

Examples of postburn 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.
The skin softener also seals moisture into the skin and can thwart postburn itch. Allison Young, Good Housekeeping, 7 June 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of postburn was in 1947

Dictionary Entries Near postburn

Cite this Entry

“Postburn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postburn. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

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