SINCE 1828
preform
verb
pre·form
| \ ˈprē-ˌfȯrm
, (ˌ)prē-ˈfȯrm\
, (ˌ)prē-ˈfȯrm\
preformed;
preforming;
preforms
Definition of preform
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to form or shape beforehand
2
: to bring to approximate preliminary shape and size
preform
noun
pre·form
| \ ˈprē-ˌfȯrm
\
\
plural preforms
Definition of preform (Entry 2 of 2)
: any of various objects of manufacture or handicraft after preliminary shaping: such as
a
: a rough gemstone that has been cut to approximately its finished size and shape
b
: a tube produced for the purpose of being molded into a particular form (such as a bottle)
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Meanwhile, the low-to-mid rise market has been preforming well. — Dallas News, "Tax incentives could kickstart Fort Worth's first new residential high-rise in 30 years," 21 Aug. 2019 No stereotype will ever be more authentic or accurate than the individuals that comprise the community this preformed notion purports to represent. — Jason Han, Philly.com, "For this surgeon-in-training, his profession's stereotype both inspiring and damaging," 15 May 2018 But the Hunter for Target line is mass-produced in a factory, using a preformed mold. — Abha Bhattarai, chicagotribune.com, "Upscale, downscale: Target draws customers with collaborations with high-end brands," 16 Apr. 2018 The 21-story Hilton Palacio del Rio was built in 202 days, using a crane to lift preformed, furnished room modules into place. — Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, "HemisFair ’68 transformed the city," 31 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'preform.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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