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

He had to wait through training camp, the preseason and 14 games to get his wish, but it was worth it.

From Los Angeles Times

James missed all of training camp and the preseason.

From Los Angeles Times

Boyd, 29, joined the Jets on a one-year contract in free agency but has not played since suffering a shoulder injury in preseason.

From Barron's

A preseason look at the top 25 high school basketball teams in the Southland:

From Los Angeles Times

McCarthy suffered a serious injury in the preseason, Darnold became the starter and turned in a career year, tossing 35 touchdowns as Minnesota went 14-3.

From The Wall Street Journal