exhibition game

American  

noun

1. an unofficial game played under regular game conditions between professional teams, usually as a part of preseason training or as a fund-raising event.

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Example Sentences

The 2022 World Cup winner - considered one of football's greatest players of all time - had been expected to play a short exhibition game at the stadium, the AFP news agency reports.

From BBC

During the Bruins’ second exhibition game, playing only the first half of a 30-point blowout, Dent made an array of floating jumpers and logged eight assists to go with one turnover and one steal.

From Los Angeles Times

More than seven minutes into No. 12 UCLA’s exhibition game against the Aztecs on Friday night, those fans were still clapping … with so little oomph that the gesture was barely audible.

From Los Angeles Times

Check out the Savannah Bananas’ unique rules for their exhibition games.

From Los Angeles Times

“That clubhouse was amazing,” first baseman Freddie Freeman said after getting his first look during the team’s Freeway Series exhibition game against the Angels on Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times