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lead-in

noun \ ˈlēd-ˌin \

Definition of lead-in

: something (such as a television show or segment) that leads into something else
  • a lead-in to the commercial
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First Known Use of lead-in

1913

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LEAD-IN Defined for English Language Learners

lead-in

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Definition of lead-in for English Language Learners

  • : something that comes before and introduces something else

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