Preseason

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The period before the start of a sporting season, during which players undergo training and venues are prepared
  2. 2
    a period prior to the beginning of the regular season which is devoted to training and preparation wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To season in advance. transitive

    "The most popular Dutch ovens are constructed of enameled cast iron, which requires none of the preseasoning and special care of ordinary cast iron but maintains the same gentle, even heat."

Example

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"He was doing really well in the preseason, but that was it."

Etymology

From pre- + season.

Related phrases

in advance

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