lead-in

noun

ˈlēd-ˌin 

: something (such as a television show or segment) that leads into something else

a lead-in to the commercial

lead-in adjective

Examples of lead-in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bilton and crew will enjoy a cushion thanks to having the new NFL season as a lead-in every Sunday for the next several weeks. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

The long guitar solo by Derek Trucks with the beautiful vocal lead-in by Susan Tedeschi is methadone to the ears. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

The series will serve as a nice lead-in for Season 2 of The Paper, which debuts September 9. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

The negative spin is that the game lost nearly half the viewers from the massive Clark lead-in audience. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lead-in

• akin
• auxin
• buckskin
• chagrin
• crankpin
• deerskin
• foreskin
• fuchsin
• herein
• kingpin
• linchpin
• pigskin

Kids Definition

lead-in

noun

ˈlēd-ˌin

: something (as a television show or segment) that leads into something else

lead-in adjective