preorder

verb

pre·​or·​der ˌprē-ˈȯr-dər How to pronounce preorder (audio)
variants or pre-order
preordered or pre-ordered; preordering or pre-ordering

transitive + intransitive

: to order (something) in advance : to request to purchase (something) before it is available for sale
preorder an upcoming new release
You can preorder online.
preorder noun
or pre-order
plural preorders or pre-orders
The book is now available for preorder.
They're already taking preorders.

Examples of preorder in a Sentence

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Fans can preorder Cé Lumière at parfum.beyonce.com for November shipping. Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024 The new Macs are all available to preorder now ahead of their official release next week. Jay Peters, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024 Fans can preorder the book now on TinaKnowlesBook.com. Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024 The new iMac is available to preorder today, with availability starting November 8th. Jay Peters, The Verge, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for preorder 

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of preorder was in 1937

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“Preorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preorder. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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