preview
1 of 2verb
pre·view ˈprē-ˌvyü 
previewed; previewing; previews
transitive verb
1
: to see beforehand
specifically : to view or to show in advance of public presentation
2
: to give a preliminary survey of
previewer
ˈprē-ˌvyü-ər
noun preview
2 of 2noun
1
: an advance statement, sample, or survey
2
: an advance showing or performance (as of a motion picture or play)
3
or less commonly prevue
ˈprē-ˌvyü
: a selected group of scenes shown to advertise a movie, television show, etc. called also trailer
Example Sentences
Verb The designers will preview their new lines at the fashion show. They previewed the upcoming football season. You can preview the page before you print it. Noun We saw the movie at a special preview. Before the movie starts they always show previews of coming attractions. There are previews of the next week's episode at the end of each show. They gave a preview of the upcoming football season. The magazine includes a preview of the newest fall fashions. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2022 Industry Tech Days and AutoMobili-D, a chance to preview emerging technologies and new start-ups, are on September 14 and 15. Emma Stein, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2022 The second-year Auburn coach joined hosts Andy Burcham and Brad Law to preview Saturday’s matchup against San Jose State. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 8 Sep. 2022 Julien went on to preview the case prosecutors will try to build against Kelly throughout the trial. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2022 Intel still hasn't announced a release date for its Arc dedicated graphics cards, but the company has conducted a PR offensive over the last few weeks to set expectations and preview how the cards are stacking up. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 11 Aug. 2022 In the Midwest, moderate Missouri state Sen. Steve Roberts leads a push to unseat progressive incumbent Rep. Cori Bush in the 1st Congressional District -- a fight that may preview intraparty feuds to come. Alina Kim, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2022 Just prior to the Center’s opening, one of our early board members, Esther Cohen, brought a guest to preview a slide presentation that was to tell the story of the Holocaust. Rabbi Marvin Hier, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Aug. 2022 Biden did not preview potential action on the Trump-era tariffs on China during the call, the U.S. official said. Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 28 July 2022 John Scheibe, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 This could be a preview of how the Cubs utilize Alzolay in 2023. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Getting a first look at Jahmyr Gibbs on kickoff return, a holding call on DeMarcco Hellams was a preview of what was to come. Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 11 Sep. 2022 Palmer wraps things up with a season 2 preview of Hulu's The Kardashians. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 30 Aug. 2022 The show opens to the public with a charity preview Sept. 16 that will stretch from Hart Plaza to the nearby Huntington Place convention center. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 20 Aug. 2022 Judge announced the new movie in January on Twitter with a behind-the-scenes preview of the animation. Mary Ellen Cagnassola, PEOPLE.com, 3 June 2022 Tuesday’s proceedings began with a probable preview of closing arguments in the trial, which are expected to begin Friday morning. Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 24 May 2022 The former should be announced at WWDC 2022 with a developer preview shortly after, the latter will no doubt be in the traditional September slot. Ewan Spence, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022 See More
Verb
Watch the stars preview the film in the EW and PEOPLE video studio below, and check out clips of Harington bonding with Moose above. Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2022 Industry Tech Days and AutoMobili-D, a chance to preview emerging technologies and new start-ups, are on September 14 and 15. Emma Stein, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2022 The second-year Auburn coach joined hosts Andy Burcham and Brad Law to preview Saturday’s matchup against San Jose State. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 8 Sep. 2022 Julien went on to preview the case prosecutors will try to build against Kelly throughout the trial. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2022 Intel still hasn't announced a release date for its Arc dedicated graphics cards, but the company has conducted a PR offensive over the last few weeks to set expectations and preview how the cards are stacking up. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 11 Aug. 2022 In the Midwest, moderate Missouri state Sen. Steve Roberts leads a push to unseat progressive incumbent Rep. Cori Bush in the 1st Congressional District -- a fight that may preview intraparty feuds to come. Alina Kim, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2022 Just prior to the Center’s opening, one of our early board members, Esther Cohen, brought a guest to preview a slide presentation that was to tell the story of the Holocaust. Rabbi Marvin Hier, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Aug. 2022 Biden did not preview potential action on the Trump-era tariffs on China during the call, the U.S. official said. Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 28 July 2022 Noun
In a faceoff of elite programs from the Big Ten and Pac-12 that could be a preview of a postseason bowl game, Michigan State travels to the Pacific Northwest to play the Huskies in Seattle in a significant test for both teams. John Scheibe, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 This could be a preview of how the Cubs utilize Alzolay in 2023. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Getting a first look at Jahmyr Gibbs on kickoff return, a holding call on DeMarcco Hellams was a preview of what was to come. Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 11 Sep. 2022 Palmer wraps things up with a season 2 preview of Hulu's The Kardashians. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 30 Aug. 2022 The show opens to the public with a charity preview Sept. 16 that will stretch from Hart Plaza to the nearby Huntington Place convention center. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 20 Aug. 2022 Judge announced the new movie in January on Twitter with a behind-the-scenes preview of the animation. Mary Ellen Cagnassola, PEOPLE.com, 3 June 2022 Tuesday’s proceedings began with a probable preview of closing arguments in the trial, which are expected to begin Friday morning. Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 24 May 2022 The former should be announced at WWDC 2022 with a developer preview shortly after, the latter will no doubt be in the traditional September slot. Ewan Spence, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Verb
1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing preview
Kids Definition
preview
noun
pre·view ˈprē-ˌvyü
: an instance of showing something (as a movie) before others get to see it
preview 1 of 2
noun
as in rehearsal
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance There was a private preview for the parents before opening night. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- rehearsal
- trial
- dress rehearsal
- dry run
- practice
- walk-through
- run-through
- practise
- exercise
- drill
preview
2 of 2verb
as in to show
to view or show in advance of public performance or presentation The film festival is a great opportunity for several up-and-coming directors to preview their work before a discerning audience. Synonyms & Similar Words
- show
- present
- display
- announce
- exhibit
- offer
- stage
- post
- expose
- parade
- show off
- unveil
- publish
- proclaim
- broadcast
- release
- give
- mount
- advertise
- declare
- sound
- render
- represent
- trumpet
- publicize
- carry
- enact
- dramatize
- depict
- tender
- extend
- proffer