preview

noun
UK: /ˈpriːvjuː/
US: /ˈpriːvjuː/

  1. An opportunity to see something before it is available to the public.

    1. We saw a preview of the new movie.
    2. The company offered a special preview of its upcoming product line to select investors.

  2. A short clip or advertisement for a film or show.

    1. I watched a movie preview on television last night.
    2. Before the main feature, they showed previews of several upcoming summer blockbusters.

Synonyms

screening sneak peek trailer foretaste teaser
preview verb

  1. To see or show something before it is available to the public.

    1. I previewed the document before sending it.
    2. The museum will preview the exhibit to members before it opens to the general public.

  2. To show parts of something, like a movie or a show, in advance.

    1. They previewed the song on the radio.
    2. The band will preview some new material during their upcoming concert tour.
preview adjective

  1. Made or done in advance of something else.

    1. This is a preview version.
    2. The company released a preview edition of the software to gather user feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "preview" in English means: An opportunity to see something before it is available to the public., A short clip or advertisement for a film or show..

The phonetic transcription of "preview" is /ˈpriːvjuː/ in British English and /ˈpriːvjuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "preview": screening, sneak peek, trailer, foretaste, teaser.

Example usage of "preview": "We saw a preview of the new movie.". More examples on the page.