sneak preview

noun

: a special advance showing of a movie usually announced but not named

Examples of sneak preview in a Sentence

A few prominent writers were invited to a sneak preview of the new film. a sneak preview of this fall's fashions
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The studios and streamers use Annecy as a platform to announce new deals, first-looks and sneak previews. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026 As fans exited the theater, several who spoke to NBC News shared a sneak preview of what to expect tonight. Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 22 May 2026 The best anecdote is one about the film’s sneak preview in Pasadena where the audience, expecting another Exorcist, started laughing uncontrollably at what was on screen. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 May 2026 Cho also gets a sneak preview of Ghesquière's latest collection, as well as a look at an upcoming collaboration between LV and the estate of late artist Keith Haring. David Morgan, CBS News, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sneak preview

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sneak preview was circa 1937

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“Sneak preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneak%20preview. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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