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Definition of preamp

preamp

/ˈpriːæmp/
pre · amp
Plural:preamps
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Past Simple:preamped
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Past Participle:preamped
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Present Participle:preamping
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preamp Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An electronic device or stage in a circuit that boosts a weak electrical signal, such as from a microphone or turntable pickup, before it is sent to the main power amplifier.

Example

"The sound engineer connected the condenser microphone to a high-end tube preamp to add warmth to the vocal track."

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• verb

1

To process or boost a weak audio or electrical signal using a preamplifier before passing it to a main amplifier.

Example

"You need to preamp the turntable signal before routing it into the standard line-level input on your receiver."

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• Nearby Words

preadolescence
preadolescent
preamble
preamp
preamplifier
preannounce
preannouncement

Word Origin & Etymology

Mid-20th century; formed as an informal clipping of "preamplifier."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Preamp. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/preamp
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