prelim

noun or adjective

pre·​lim ˈprē-ˌlim How to pronounce prelim (audio)
pri-ˈlim

Examples of prelim in a Sentence

a medical assistant had done all of the prelim work before the physician even walked into the examining room
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The prelim card will open with a bantamweight battle between undefeated Malcolm Wellmaker and Cody Haddon. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025 When do bands perform in BOA Grand Nationals prelims? Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 14 Nov. 2025 In Australia, Paramount+ subs will get the 30 UFC Fight Nights and the prelims for all numbered events. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025 The Latin America deal includes 13 marquee numbered events and 30 UFC Fight Nights; while the Australia deal includes all 30 Fight Nights as well as the prelims for all the marquee numbered events. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for prelim

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prelim was in 1891

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“Prelim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prelim. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.

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