prerelease

American

[pree-ri-lees] / ˌpri rɪˈlis /

noun

something released beforehand, as a movie shown before its scheduled premiere.

adjective

of or relating to a period prior to an official release.

prerelease photos of a new car; convicts housed in a prerelease center.

Etymology

Origin of prerelease

First recorded in 1925–30; pre- + release

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prerelease

My prerelease build has some kinks that will be ironed out before launch, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

A prerelease trailer portends a dark duality rife with symbolism as an all-white-clad bride-like version of Taemin is replaced by a black hooded figure in front of cemetery gates.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2024

Based on prerelease surveys that track audience interest, box office analysts had expected “Inside Out 2” to take in about $90 million in the United States and Canada over the weekend.

From New York Times ● Jun. 16, 2024

Instead, the book prerelease scandal catching more attention over the past few days has been Noem’s anecdote about meeting with the North Korean dictator.

From Slate ● May 6, 2024

Alexandria’s jail continues to provide prerelease notifications to ICE, according to Sandoval-Moshenberg.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 22, 2022

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