Pregame: meaning, definitions and examples

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pregame

 

[ ˈpriːɡeɪm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sports event

The term 'pregame' refers to activities or events that take place before a main event, particularly in sports. It can include warm-ups, team meetings, or promotional events that pique interest in the upcoming game. Pregame events set the atmosphere and often engage fans and media, adding to the overall experience of the game. Additionally, in social settings, pregame might refer to gatherings where attendees consume alcohol before heading to a main event, enhancing social interactions.

Synonyms

pre-event, pre-match, pre-party

Examples of usage

  • The players were focused during the pregame warm-up.
  • Let's meet for a pregame dinner before the match.
  • The band's performance was a highlight of the pregame festivities.

Translations

Translations of the word "pregame" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pré-jogo

🇮🇳 प्रीगेम

🇩🇪 Vorspiel

🇮🇩 pra-permainan

🇺🇦 передгравий

🇵🇱 przedmeczowy

🇯🇵 プレゲーム

🇫🇷 préalable

🇪🇸 previo al juego

🇹🇷 oyun öncesi

🇰🇷 프리게임

🇸🇦 قبل المباراة

🇨🇿 předzápasový

🇸🇰 predzápasový

🇨🇳 赛前

🇸🇮 predigralni

🇮🇸 fyrir leik

🇰🇿 ойын алдындағы

🇬🇪 პრეტექსტი

🇦🇿 oyundan əvvəl

🇲🇽 previo al juego

Etymology

The word 'pregame' is a compound of the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and 'game', which denotes an event competed in according to rules. The usage of 'pregame' emerged in the late 20th century, particularly in American sports culture, where organized activities before a game began to be recognized as significant social and promotional events. The growth of sports media and marketing contributed to the popularity of this term, as teams sought to engage their fans more effectively. During the 1990s and early 2000s, 'pregame' expanded beyond the sports realm into social contexts, particularly regarding gatherings or parties held before a bigger event. Today, the term is widely recognized in various sports and entertainment settings.