lead-in
Americannoun
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something that leads in or introduces; introduction; opening.
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Radio, Television.
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the connection between an antenna and a transmitter or receiving set.
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the portion of a program or script that precedes or introduces a commercial.
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adjective
noun
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an introduction to a subject
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( as modifier )
a lead-in announcement
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the connection between a radio transmitter, receiver, etc, and the aerial or transmission line
Etymology
Origin of lead-in
First recorded in 1910–15; noun, adj. use of verb phrase lead in
Vocabulary lists containing lead-in
Example Sentences
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Perhaps it should no longer be surprising to report that Marx has a commanding lead in the polls over his two opponents, state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
The iPhone maker has clear advantages to lead in consumer AI, but only if it can finally modernize Siri.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
The retirement from the lead in Canada last time out.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Novo, which once had the lead in the GLP-1 weight-loss market, has struggled to keep pace with Lilly in recent years.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026
At eleven thirty that night, after talking for more than twelve hours, Dasch was finally ready to give Traynor his first lead in the case.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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