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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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A presale version of the full set of the collection’s eight watches shows as having resold for $27,900.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

American Express cardholders can purchase presale tickets May 5, before the general sale begins May 7.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

“I never really thought I would come out of this presale without getting anything.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Did you jump on presale tickets to the World Cup quarterfinals months ago?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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

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