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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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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 Jan. 31, 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

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 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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