undercard

[uhn-der-kahrd]

noun

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

   the undercard of tonight's boxing match.

Word History and Origins

Origin of undercard¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

While she aims to be part of a main event in future, the teenager's on the undercard before Kieron Conway's title defence against George Liddard on Friday.

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Allen's attention turned to training young boxers Joe Hayden and Joe Howarth - both of whom won on Saturday's Sheffield undercard - before confirming a return to the sport he loved at a "low level".

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On the undercard, home favourite Josh Padley continued his incredible rise with a unanimous points win over Reece Bellotti.

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Two Phillies undercard pitchers, Aaron Nola and Ranger Suarez, allowed one run in seven innings.

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Hennessy's fight will be part of the BBC Two broadcast, while the undercard will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.

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