preorder

verb

pre·​or·​der ˌprē-ˈȯr-dər How to pronounce preorder (audio)
variants or pre-order
preordered or pre-ordered; preordering or pre-ordering

transitive + intransitive

: to order (something) in advance : to request to purchase (something) before it is available for sale
preorder an upcoming new release
You can preorder online.
preorder noun
or pre-order
plural preorders or pre-orders
The book is now available for preorder.
They're already taking preorders.

Examples of preorder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Border — which also features listening notes by Mikal Gilmore and photos by Pamela Springsteen — is available to preorder now. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2024 The Skylight Cal Max is available to preorder now for $599 or $629 for the shadow box frame option. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 30 Jan. 2024 While Charli didn’t share any other details — including an exact release date or additional song titles — Brat is already available to preorder as a limited edition picture disc at the singer’s shop. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 29 Feb. 2024 Where to preorder the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra Samsung’s smartphone lineup consists of three phones: the standard S24, the S24 Plus, and the S24 Ultra. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 30 Jan. 2024 This new edition is due out just in time for Barbie's 65th anniversary in March, so preorder your copy to round out your celebration. Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2024 The Akron duo named the album Ohio Players, available to preorder now, after nearby Dayton, Ohio’s legendary funk group. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2024 Walk in and pick up a treat, or preorder a custom cake for a special event. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 8 Jan. 2024 The Air 2 Ultra glasses, which developers can preorder today for shipment starting in March, are ultimately meant to compete with Meta’s Quest 3 and Apple’s Vision Pro headsets. Adi Robertson, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of preorder was in 1937

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Cite this Entry

“Preorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preorder. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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