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 Knicks, appearing in their first finals since 1999, hold a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, fuelling championship fever across the city.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 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
New York had won 12 straight postseason games, and they’d built a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
I got lead in my feet as I creep toward the bathroom.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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