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Definition of preseason

preseason

/ˈpriːˌsiːz.ən/
(UK: pre-season)
pre · sea · son
Plural:preseasons
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Past Simple:preseasoned
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Past Participle:preseasoned
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Present Participle:preseasoning
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preseason Lexical Profile

preseason Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Occurring, played, or conducted before the official start of a regular season, especially in sports.

Example

"The coach used the preseason games to evaluate the incoming rookies."

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• noun

1

A period before the official start of a regular sports season during which athletes train and play exhibition matches.

Example

"The team worked hard on their conditioning throughout the entire preseason."

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• verb

1

To flavor food with salt, herbs, or spices in advance of cooking, or to treat cookware with oil and heat before its first use.

Example

"Remember to preseason the meat with salt and pepper a few hours before grilling."

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• Nearby Words

prescriber
prescription
prescriptive
preseason
preselect
preselection
presell

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