preorder

American

[pree-awr-der] / ˈpriˌɔr dər /

Or pre-order

verb (used with or without object)

to order for purchase in advance, as before an event, restaurant meal, or release of a product.

She called the restaurant before lunch to preorder.
Preorder your signed print now, as only 2,500 copies are being made.

noun

an act or instance of ordering something in advance.

The new handbook is now available for preorder.
The game’s future looked bright, with thousands of preorders already piled up.
something that has been ordered in advance.

If you haven’t yet received your preorder, please email us.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

preorders

plural

Etymology

Origin of preorder

First recorded in 1640–50; pre- ( def. ) + order ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Last week, an email sent to a Best Buy affiliate offering instructions about a preorder for GTA VI leaked.

From Barron's ● May 21, 2026

The new Bilt card goes live Feb. 7, and existing cardholders have until Friday, Jan. 30, to preorder it and maintain their current credit-card number.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 29, 2026

Starting Tuesday, you can apply to its early adopter program and preorder one for $20,000, with delivery expected in 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025

When the full, two-hour episode of “New Heights” dropped August 13, the album’s standard cover art was revealed, and three additional vinyl variants were made available for preorder.

From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2025

“Actually, we’re here to find a present for Dill’s mom for her birthday, but while I’m here, could I place a preorder for Deathstorm.”

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

Grand Theft Auto VI preorders will begin June 25, with the game officially releasing on November 19.

From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026

The company received 10,000 preorders, and its first shipment is expected later this year.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026

But months after preorders opened, questions remain about where the phone actually is.

From Salon ● May 10, 2026

It’s available on March 11, with preorders starting Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 2026

According to a press release from GM, that free advertising for the truck shot preorders of the vehicle up seven times, and visits to the website skied 230 percent.

From Slate ● Jun. 22, 2025

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