noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A lesser show that occurs before the main entertainment.
2. 2
   A part of a routine that happens before the actual show, unknown to the audience.

Verb

1. 1
   To show in advance. transitive

Etymology

From pre- + show.

Related phrases

in advance

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