undercard
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of undercard
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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A six-fight undercard, including a heavyweight interim title bout between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane, will precede the main event.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Details of the undercard have not been confirmed, but Hearn said "every Irish fighter, current and retired" have asked to be on the card.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
They meet on the undercard of Tyson Fury's comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov and the event is being shown live on Netflix.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
The big draw on the Bath v Saracens undercard was host's number eight Alfie Barbeary taking on Bordeaux-Begles-bound Tom Willis, who he will replace in North London next season.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
By the time he heard the rhythmic, rising chant of Joe Hernandez’s voice as he called the undercard races, Smith had begun contemplating scratching the horse once again.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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