preshow

adjective

pre·​show ˈprē-ˌshō How to pronounce preshow (audio)
variants or pre-show
: of, relating to, or taking place during the time preceding a show
preshow jitters
the preshow reception
Though the show is most assuredly an unwieldy beast … this year Comdex has lived up to its pre-show hype.James K. Willcox

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of preshow was in 1922

Dictionary Entries Near preshow

Cite this Entry

“Preshow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preshow. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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