preseason

American  

[pree-see-zuhn] / ˈpriˌsi zən /

noun

1. a period before the season, especially the period of time in organized sports when athletes train and practice for the regular season: Deer hunters set aside time in the preseason to repair and maintain their stands, set trail cameras, and clear branches or brush from shooting lanes.

   As a professional athlete, I just try not to get injured in the preseason.

   Deer hunters set aside time in the preseason to repair and maintain their stands, set trail cameras, and clear branches or brush from shooting lanes.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or occurring in the preseason: The resort offers discounted preseason ski passes in November.

   Some of the coaching staff was replaced after an embarrassing preseason loss to the weakest team in the league.

   The resort offers discounted preseason ski passes in November.

verb (used with object)

1. to season (food) with condiments, spices, herbs, or the like before it is packaged or cooked.

   Preseason the roast with a teaspoon of salt per pound of meat several hours before grilling it.

preseason British  

/ ˈpriːˌsiːzən /

noun

1. 1. the period immediately before the official season for a particular sport begins

   2. ( as modifier )

      a series of preseason friendly matches

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Etymology

Origin of preseason

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; pre- ( def. ) + season ( def. )

Example Sentences

The preseason No. 5 is now unranked with a 12-5 record, already matching last year’s total losses, despite a 5-1 conference record.

From MarketWatch

Dynes has also suddenly become a key piece in the Trojans rotation, fulfilling the hype that accompanied him in the preseason.

From Los Angeles Times

On an electric night, more than 89,000 filled the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for the Aug. 13, 2016 preseason opener between the Rams and Dallas Cowboys.

From Los Angeles Times

Not one of the teams ranked in the top six of the Associated Press preseason poll even made it to the semifinals—and seven of the top 12 teams missed the playoff altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oklahoma, the defending national champion and top team in the preseason coaches’ poll, and LSU, which was ranked No. 2 in the preseason, tied for first place.

From Los Angeles Times