undercard

[ uhn-der-kahrd ]

noun

1. an event or group of events preceding and supporting a featured event:

   the undercard of tonight's boxing match.

Word History and Origins

Origin of undercard¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

The Philippine presidential election is still months away, but so far Pacquiao looks more like an undercard fighter than a main bout contender.

From Time

Of the two gubernatorial elections this fall, New Jersey is definitely the undercard event.

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