preseason
noun
pre·sea·son
ˌprē-ˈsē-zᵊn 
ˈprē-ˌsē-zᵊn
plural preseasons
: a period of time immediately preceding a season
tourists who visit during the preseason
especially
: a training period preceding a sport's regular season in which teams compete in unofficial games
The preseason starts in two weeks.
performed well in (the) preseason
Quarterback John Friesz was lost for the year in the preseason to knee surgery. —
Paul Zimmerman
Paul Zimmerman Dennis Rodman's mysterious boycott finally ended on Monday when he arrived for practice for the first time since the start of preseason. —Jack McCallum
Jack McCallum
preseason
adjective
preseason football
preseason training
the preseason opener/finale
preseason rankings/polls
the preseason favorite
Examples of preseason in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The Dolphins also held two joint practices with Atlanta last preseason.
—David Wilson, Miami Herald, 21 May 2024
Otto started at center in a 1975 preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers and decided to call it quits afterward, the ice packs and rest no longer easing his battered body.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 20 May 2024
No, to a coach who will serve as a caddie.
Lakers
Lakers announce dates and sites for three preseason games
May 17, 2024
In saying no, Pelinka finally will be calling James’ bluff.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
So which is the best road trip this season, excluding the preseason boondoggles in NashVegas (Nashville) and Las Vegas?
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 May 2024
Tonje never seemed to reach full health with a preseason foot injury before his season, unofficially, came to an end Jan. 13.
—Calum McAndrew, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2024
Clark has played in a preseason game for the Fever, but next week’s game will be her first official regular season game.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 May 2024
But the Sky announced Monday night that Cardoso will be sidelined for four to six weeks due to a shoulder injury sustained in the May 3 preseason game against Minnesota.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2024
The 2024 preseason kicked off in February, and the season will wrap up in Abu Dhabi in December.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 5 May 2024
David Wilson, Miami Herald, 21 May 2024
Otto started at center in a 1975 preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers and decided to call it quits afterward, the ice packs and rest no longer easing his battered body.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 20 May 2024
No, to a coach who will serve as a caddie.
Lakers
Lakers announce dates and sites for three preseason games
May 17, 2024
In saying no, Pelinka finally will be calling James’ bluff.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
So which is the best road trip this season, excluding the preseason boondoggles in NashVegas (Nashville) and Las Vegas?
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 May 2024
Tonje never seemed to reach full health with a preseason foot injury before his season, unofficially, came to an end Jan. 13.
—Calum McAndrew, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2024
Clark has played in a preseason game for the Fever, but next week’s game will be her first official regular season game.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 May 2024
But the Sky announced Monday night that Cardoso will be sidelined for four to six weeks due to a shoulder injury sustained in the May 3 preseason game against Minnesota.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2024
The 2024 preseason kicked off in February, and the season will wrap up in Abu Dhabi in December.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 5 May 2024
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“Preseason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preseason. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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