preshow
Americannoun
adjective
Example Sentences
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Their newest complaint is rising prices along with expanding preshow advertising that, combined with as many as nine trailers, means movies frequently start close to half an hour after their official showtime.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
The academy has confirmed that the casting Oscar will be presented during the live telecast, rather than in a preshow or off-air segment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026
The preshow festivities will kick off at 2 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025
The move came amid a perfect storm of marital struggles and Slade’s deteriorating mental health, which resulted in preshow and onstage panic attacks.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024
I hand him the preshow CD, jog down the aisle, and snake behind the heavy red curtain.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
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