undercard

American

[uhn-der-kahrd] / ˈʌn dərˌkɑrd /

noun

an event or group of events preceding and supporting a featured event.

the undercard of tonight's boxing match.

Etymology

Origin of undercard

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Britain's Conor Benn will fight Regis Prograis on the undercard of Tyson Fury's comeback fight on 11 April.

From BBC

"Last time I fought in London, Conor Benn was on my undercard, so this is a full-circle moment for me," said American former light-welterweight world champion Prograis.

From BBC

Full details regarding the undercard and ticket availability will be announced in the coming weeks.

From BBC

Britons Ellie Scotney, Chantelle Cameron and Emma Dolan are also in action on the undercard in world title fights.

From BBC

Female world champions have become a staple of Paul's events, with Dubois, Scotney, Ramla Ali and Cameron all featuring on his undercard in the last year.

From BBC

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023