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preshow

American  
[pree-shoh] / ˈpriˌʃoʊ /

noun

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


adjective

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

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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

Beyond the chaos of “chicken jockey,” some “Minecraft” viewers have also personalized their showings with preshow speeches.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 14, 2025

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

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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