undercard

American

[uhn-der-kahrd] / ˈʌn dərˌkɑrd /

noun

an event or group of events preceding and supporting a featured event.

the undercard of tonight's boxing match.

Etymology

Origin of undercard

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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Britain's Conor Benn will fight Regis Prograis on the undercard of Tyson Fury's comeback fight on 11 April.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Full details regarding the undercard and ticket availability will be announced in the coming weeks.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

In an unusual moment on the undercard of the title fight between Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez, American Miller threw his toupee into the crowd after it was dislodged late in the second round.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

They seemed certain to spend their New Year’s slumming it in an undercard bowl and watching their players jump into the transfer portal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

By the time he heard the rhythmic, rising chant of Joe Hernandez’s voice as he called the undercard races, Smith had begun contemplating scratching the horse once again.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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