opening
noun
an act or instance of making or becoming open.
preopening
-
a word derived from
opening.
Example Sentences
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And many a Toluca Lake resident enjoys some theme park perks courtesy of Universal, such as free parking, and invites to preopening events at the park.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The low-budget New Orleans-set buddy comedy — starring Regina Hall, Tiffany Haddish, Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah — scored $31 million in ticket sales, topping preopening estimates of about $20 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2017
During a preopening tour of the building he indicated the giant carpet in the lobby, designed by his wife, Bonnie Thom, in a range of colors.
From New York Times ● Oct. 10, 2010
And, in those preopening days, the ride was still being tweaked, so there was no guarantee that it would be running.
From New York Times ● Jun. 10, 2010
It is an understandable preopening stage fright for what will be, for one day and one day only, the greatest show on earth.
From Time Magazine Archive
