Meaning & use
preseason
The period, or the games and practices, that happen before an official sports season begins.
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The team played several preseason games to prepare for the regular schedule.
Injuries during the preseason worried fans ahead of the opening game.
A note on using this word
Preseason can act as a noun or adjective, as in 'during the preseason' or 'a preseason match'.
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