preseason
adjective/ˌpriːˈsiːzn/
/ˌpriːˈsiːzn/
[only before noun] (especially North American English)- taking place before the regular sports season begins
- She suffered an ankle sprain during preseason practice.
- It's just a preseason game, but it will give them the chance to see how their young players perform.
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