prerelease

adjective

pre·​re·​lease ˌprē-ri-ˈlēs How to pronounce prerelease (audio)
variants or pre-release
: existing or occurring before the release of something (such as a movie or album)
a prerelease screening
a prerelease promo single
prerelease versions of the software

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prerelease was in 1916

Dictionary Entries Near prerelease

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“Prerelease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prerelease. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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