Pregame

Quick meaning: Pregame is a noun meaning A television show preceding a sports game wherein commentators discuss that game.

Meaning

A television show preceding a sports game wherein commentators discuss that game.

More Meanings

1. (figurative) A period of time before an important event.
2. Taking place before, or in preparation for, a sporting event or other game.
3. A social gathering of friends who get together to drink before going out to a party or a sports game, in order to generate a slight feeling of intoxication before going out for the night.
4. (slang, intransitive) To consume alcohol prior to an event.

Example Sentences

Izzy had gone to the bar to catch the pregame.

"Hey sport, do you want to watch the pregame?" asked Justin.

P: And what was going on there at Griffin Suite? Julia: A pregame.

At the first Super Bowl, the pregame featured the marching bands from the University of Arizona and Grambling University.

Word Forms

• pregames
• pre-game
• pregaming
• pregamed

Synonyms for pregame

Depending on context, synonyms include preload, pre-drink.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pre-game, pre-gaming, predrinks, pregaming, pre-drinks, preparty.

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