prerelease

[pree-ri-lees]

noun

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

adjective

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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of prerelease¹

First recorded in 1925–30; pre- + release

Example Sentences

Prerelease rumors around “Phantom Thread” had it based on fashion designer Charles James and also something of a romantic ghost story, which turned out misdirections from the charming, offbeat comedic drama it turned out to be.

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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.

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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.

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Whether by accident or agreement, the Slap has not come up much in Smith’s prerelease publicity blitz.

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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.

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