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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Some of the most impressive performances at UFC London came on the undercard.

From BBC

One highlight on the undercard came in the third race when Surfin’ U.S.A., a 3-year-old filly owned by Times sportswriter Eric Sondheimer and Barry Siegel, brother of the late handicapper Jeff Siegel, cruised to victory in an $80,000 optional claiming race.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

"Last time I fought in London, Conor Benn was on my undercard, so this is a full-circle moment for me," said American former light-welterweight world champion Prograis.

From BBC

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

From BBC

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