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 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 • Mar. 6, 2026
Audiences can tune in to BET at 8 p.m. or show up early for the preshow, which begins at 6 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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
Furthermore, I thought I would have time to make a preshow mix in which the odd-numbered tracks are punk rock and the even-numbered tracks are from musicals.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
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