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 official live preshow, “The Oscars Red Carpet Show” — hosted by Julianne Hough and Jesse Palmer — will kick off at 3:30 p.m. on ABC and Hulu.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2025
During the 66th Grammy Awards on Feb. 4, 2024, Render picked up three Grammys during the ceremony’s preshow, including one for his 2023 release “Michael.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 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
Jane and I spend the hours before Opening Night constructing the perfect preshow playlist, which comprises—as requested—odd-numbered pop punk songs and even-numbered tunes from musicals.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
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