presale

American

[pree-seyl] / ˈpriˌseɪl /

noun

a sale held in advance of an advertised sale, as for select customers.

presale British

/ ˈpriːseɪl /

noun

the practice of arranging the sale of a product before it is available

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Etymology

Origin of presale

pre- + sale

Example Sentences

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The presale launched Thursday, and by 10 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

What Compass is running is a private presale for preferred clients before opening the doors to the general public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Paley Center members and Citi cardmembers can buy presale tickets beginning at 9 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

A presale inspection, he added, “can also identify issues that might otherwise discourage buyers or invite low offers.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 20, 2025

As predictive indicators, those presale numbers are useful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

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