postgrad

adjective

post·​grad ˈpōs(t)-ˌgrad How to pronounce postgrad (audio)
postgrad noun

Examples of postgrad in a Sentence

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Prime Target brings in One Day actor Leo Woodall as a postgrad math genius who discovers he’s being followed by the National Security Agency for his work studying prime numbers. Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 25 Jan. 2025 The Brat Pack included some mix of the stars of John Hughes movies, the postgrad pals of St. Elmo’s Fire, and the faces that decorated the covers of Beats both Tiger and Teen. Jen Chaney, Vulture, 12 June 2024 Year after year, Europe is on the minds of countless travelers, from postgrad backpackers to culturally curious retirees to families on summer vacation. Samia Qaiyum, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2024 Between medical school and residency, most doctors are trapped in the postgrad crucible until their early 30s. Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 16 June 2023 Without the income from her part-time job, Clifford is facing the realities of financial anxiety — and how her postgrad savings and groceries will be affected. Maria Lewczyk, Allure, 19 Mar. 2020 Springs had been planning to spend a postgrad year at Brewster Academy, but instead reclassified and committed to UConn in August. Dom Amore, courant.com, 30 Oct. 2019 And having that information accessible will help organize repayment planning and your postgrad budget, says Vince Shorb, CEO of the National Financial Educators Council. Washington Post, 14 June 2018 Currently in midst of a postgrad season at IMG, Simons will be draft-eligible and is considering entering the draft and skipping college. Jeremy Woo, SI.com, 10 Jan. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of postgrad was in 1926

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“Postgrad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postgrad. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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