pregame
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or happening in the period just before a sports game.
The coach was interviewed in a pregame broadcast.
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noting or relating to the consumption of liquor before attending a party or other event.
pregame drinking.
noun
verb (used with or without object)
Etymology
Origin of pregame
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Ogwumike said the team was happy to attend the pregame statue reveal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
In other states, local chapters of the mostly Protestant Fellowship of Christian Athletes organize unofficial pregame prayers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Following a pregame ceremony that saw the Seahawks raise their Super Bowl banner at Lumen Field, the game quickly looked like a disaster for the defending champs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said pregame that the players know what is at stake during the final stretch of the season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
The game announcer has started the official pregame ritual, reading off something about good sportsmanship and honorable gameplay.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
Comedian and actor Jim Gaffigan, speaking on the way to a comedy gig in New York, said he figured people were pregaming for his show given the high price of alcohol.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
Despite her careful pregaming, Moody managed to snag a spot in just four of the seven camp sessions she’d aimed for, including half-days focused on chemistry and physics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026
Its lyrics are vague enough that it can score country-club mixers and sorority house pregaming.
From Slate ● Nov. 7, 2011
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