preorder
Americanverb (used with or without object)
noun
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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.
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something that has been ordered in advance.
If you haven’t yet received your preorder, please email us.
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of preorder
First recorded in 1640–50; pre- ( def. ) + order ( def. )
Example Sentences
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People can learn to play the drums, figure out how to fix their car, watch videos and more with the glasses, which are now available for preorder and are expected to ship in the fall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
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
“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
Reportedly, some 590,000 customers placed $100 preorders for the device, creating a collective $59 million in deposits.
From Salon ● May 21, 2026
It says it already has 130 preorders, including from several major airlines, with a goal of carrying its first passengers in its yet-to-be-completed commercial jet by 2029.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025
Tesla amassed hundreds of thousands of preorders for the vehicle and Musk hoped to ship 200,000 a year, but volumes like that just haven’t arrived.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2025
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
The 44-year-old Ventura County resident ordered his Cybertruck in 2019, just days after preorders became available.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2025
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