Preroll

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A period of time during which the camera rolls but before the action begins. uncountable
  2. 2
    An advertisement that plays before the main content. Internet, countable

    "Are ads that play before video clips, known as prerolls, more effective when paired with banner ads?"

  3. 3
    A joint which has been preprepared by a cannabis vendor or dispensary. countable, uncountable

    "I bought prerolls for almost a decade until I got good at rolling my own joints."

Verb
  1. 1
    To roll something in advance.
  2. 2
    To make or show a preroll.

Synonyms

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intromercialintromercial

Example

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"Are ads that play before video clips, known as prerolls, more effective when paired with banner ads?"

Etymology

From pre- + roll.

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