Synonyms

preorder

American

[pree-awr-der] / ˈpriˌɔr dər /

Or pre-order

verb (used with or without object)

to order for purchase in advance, as before an event, restaurant meal, or release of a product.

She called the restaurant before lunch to preorder.
Preorder your signed print now, as only 2,500 copies are being made.

noun

an act or instance of ordering something in advance.

The new handbook is now available for preorder.
The game’s future looked bright, with thousands of preorders already piled up.
something that has been ordered in advance.

If you haven’t yet received your preorder, please email us.

Etymology

Origin of preorder

First recorded in 1640–50; pre- ( def. ) + order ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The new Bilt card goes live Feb. 7, and existing cardholders have until Friday, Jan. 30, to preorder it and maintain their current credit-card number.

From MarketWatch

With a looming deadline to preorder the new card, current users face a choice: opt in for a new bank partner and skimpier rent rewards, or see their account converted to a standard Wells Fargo card that offers no housing rewards at all.

From MarketWatch

Starting Tuesday, you can apply to its early adopter program and preorder one for $20,000, with delivery expected in 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal

When the full, two-hour episode of “New Heights” dropped August 13, the album’s standard cover art was revealed, and three additional vinyl variants were made available for preorder.

From Salon

In the meantime, fans could preorder the album in various formats, or click an “add all to cart” button to simplify the process for hoarders — sorry, collectors.

From Salon

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