preproduction
Americannoun
adjective
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of preproduction
First recorded in 1935–40; pre- + production
Example Sentences
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Archer is still working on preproduction models, he said, meaning it is not yet making the aircraft that will be used for commercial service.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Raicek has been busy in preproduction on her play “Fire Season,” which has already been workshopped with actors including Billy Crudup and Amanda Seyfried.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Some entertainment companies, including Lionsgate and AMC Networks, have partnered with AI companies, to help create more efficiency in areas such as marketing, preproduction and visual effects work.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025
A late-night voice memo between Baldoni and Lively during the preproduction phase of "It Ends With Us" in 2023 gets leaked.
From Salon • Jan. 29, 2025
Audio sources come from Mann’s rough preproduction recordings, such as when he and Cruz discuss Laura and Enzo’s relationship long before the film’s shoot.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2024
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