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
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As the remaining preseason slate rapidly dwindles, his Opening Day outlook grows bleaker.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
He was forced into action briefly in one game and provided the team an insurance policy after Stick’s middling preseason.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
Chicago is one of three U.S. cities hosting the returning preseason tournament, which will also visit New Jersey and Atlanta.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
As Kansas City thaws out from last week’s deep freeze, the Current players have been enjoying the sunshine during their preseason in Florida.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
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Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
He was forced into action briefly in one game and provided the team an insurance policy after Stick’s middling preseason.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
Chicago is one of three U.S. cities hosting the returning preseason tournament, which will also visit New Jersey and Atlanta.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
As Kansas City thaws out from last week’s deep freeze, the Current players have been enjoying the sunshine during their preseason in Florida.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Preseason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preseason. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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