preorder
verb
pre·or·der
ˌprē-ˈȯr-dər 
variants
or pre-order
preordered or pre-ordered; preordering or pre-ordering
: 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.
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The basic Bush Telly is available to preorder for AU$329 (approx.
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New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2025
The companies have yet to reveal pricing or when either will be available to preorder.
—PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Black Ops 7 Beta An open beta for Black Ops 7 kicks off on October 2nd, which is when Early Access for the beta opens up to preorder customers and Game Pass subscribers.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Swifties can preorder the album on Swift's official website.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
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New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2025
The companies have yet to reveal pricing or when either will be available to preorder.
—PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Black Ops 7 Beta An open beta for Black Ops 7 kicks off on October 2nd, which is when Early Access for the beta opens up to preorder customers and Game Pass subscribers.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Swifties can preorder the album on Swift's official website.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for preorder
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“Preorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preorder. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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