previewnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈpriː.vjuː/us/ˈpriː.vjuː/an opportunity to see something such as a film or a collection of works of art before it is shown to the public, or a description of something such as a television programme before it is shown to the public
short parts of a television show or film that are shown to the public in order to advertise it
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Spectacles & performances
- amateur dramatics
- amateur theater
- barnstorm
- bullfight
- co-production
- command performance
- curtain-raiser
- double bill
- mano a mano
- performance
- performance art
- premiere
- Punch and Judy show
- pyrotechnics
- spot
- tableau
- talent contest
- tattoo
- theatricals
- variety
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previewverb [ I or T ]
uk/ˈpriː.vjuː/us/ˈpriː.vjuː/to describe something or be shown before it officially begins:
Miller's new play is previewing (= being performed publicly before it officially opens) at the Theatre Royal tomorrow.
On page 11, Sally Gaines previews next week's movies on TV.
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Broadcasting in general
- airplay
- airtime
- airwaves
- break
- broadcast
- cable
- commentator
- host
- present
- prime time
- production
- public broadcasting
- public service broadcasting
- radio
- season
- station
- tower
- transmitter
- tune in
- voice-over
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