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Definition of preopening

preopening

/ˌpriːˈoʊpənɪŋ/
pre · o · pen · ing
Plural:preopenings
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preopening Lexical Profile

preopening Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Occurring, conducted, or incurred before the official opening of a business, market, exhibition, or theatrical production.

Example

"The hotel chain invested heavily in preopening marketing and staff training before welcoming its first guests."

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• noun

1

A preliminary opening or preview event held before the official public opening of a business, restaurant, exhibition, or show.

Example

"Local food critics and neighborhood residents were invited to the restaurant's exclusive preopening on Thursday night."

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• Rhymes for preopening

• Nearby Words

preoccupied
preoccupy
preop
preopening
preoperative
preordain
preordained

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