Prandial

Pronunciation: /ˈprændiəl/

Definitions of prandial

adjective relating to or suitable for a meal, especially dinner

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy a prandial walk after dinner.

A2 She always prepares a prandial snack to have at work.

B1 The restaurant offers a prandial menu for lunchtime diners.

B2 The prandial experience at the new bistro was exquisite.

C1 The chef curated a prandial feast for the special event.

C2 The prandial rituals of the royal family are steeped in tradition.

Examples of prandial in a Sentence

formal The doctor recommended monitoring blood sugar levels during the prandial phase.

informal Make sure to check your blood sugar after eating, especially during the prandial period.

slang I always feel so full and sleepy after a big prandial feast.

figurative The prandial ritual of sharing a meal with loved ones brings us closer together.

Grammatical Forms of prandial

• past tense: prandialed
• plural: prandials
• comparative: more prandial
• superlative: most prandial
• present tense: prandials
• future tense: will prandial
• perfect tense: have prandialed
• continuous tense: is prandialing
• singular: prandial
• positive degree: prandial
• infinitive: to prandial
• gerund: prandialing
• participle: prandialed

Origin and Evolution of prandial

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'prandial' originates from the Latin word 'prandium', which referred to a meal taken in the morning or at midday.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'prandial' shifted to specifically refer to a meal taken at lunchtime or midday, rather than a morning meal.