preshow

American  

[pree-shoh] / ˈpriˌʃoʊ /

noun

1. a show or spectacle that precedes the main event or performance.

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adjective

1. occurring in the period leading up to a show.

Example Sentences

On tour in 2018, Osbourne writes that his preshow fear was exacerbated by worry that his voice would give out on him, which made taking steroids more appealing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Entertainment Tonight is also hosting a preshow — “ET: Live on the Emmys Red Carpet” — that will air on CBS and Paramount+ beginning at 4 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times

The preshow festivities will kick off at 2 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Preshow, the view from one’s seat is of being in a massive old opera house with dusky green drapes flanked by rows of orchestra seats.

From Los Angeles Times

Preshow, concertgoers could be found in either official or fan-made merch with a dizzying array of references to either the artist’s music, aspects of his personality or both.

From Los Angeles Times