pregame
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or happening in the period just before a sports game.
The coach was interviewed in a pregame broadcast.
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noting or relating to the consumption of liquor before attending a party or other event.
pregame drinking.
noun
verb (used with or without object)
Etymology
Origin of pregame
Example Sentences
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Sophomore guard Charlie Adams, who scored 24 points in the Cavaliers’ 68-64 overtime win against Fairfax in the semifinals, was limited to 13 Friday night — part of Bryant’s pregame plan.
From Los Angeles Times
Riley ended his talk with what was essentially an inspirational pregame speech as the Lakers prepared to play the rival he finally conquered, those Boston Celtics.
From Los Angeles Times
Betts said that with the impending Senior Day celebrations — where each graduating player was honored pregame alongside loved ones — she was emotional in the lead-up to the game.
From Los Angeles Times
With Yamamoto’s time being limited with the Dodgers before the WBC, Roberts spoke pregame Saturday about what he hopes to see from his star pitcher in the time leading up to the event.
From Los Angeles Times
Players like Stefon Diggs and Caleb Williams carefully construct their pregame “tunnel outfits” for maximum style and virality.
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