preshow en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- Proto-West Germanic *skauwōn Old English scēawian Middle English schewen English show English preshow From pre- + show.
Meanings
- A lesser show that occurs before the main entertainment.
- (qualifier:magic performance) A part of a routine that happens before the actual show, unknown to the audience.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| preshows | Number=Plur | lexicographic |