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

The character of Biff Dipper, an engineer, will be found in the ride’s preshow, familiarizing guests with the story of the asteroid that spells impending doom.

From Los Angeles Times

Legoland officials like to refer to Galacticoaster as a 10-minute experience, a time that takes in the preshow with the Dippper figure as well as the construction of the spacecraft.

From Los Angeles Times

Most preshow work happens in her “dog room,” a basement utility space where pet scrubs and tinctures abound like makeup at Sephora.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

From Los Angeles Times