preproduction

noun

pre·​pro·​duc·​tion ˌprē-prə-ˈdək-shən 

-prō-

variants or less commonly pre-production

: the process of planning or designing something (such as a product or film) prior to production

test-driving cars in preproduction

visited possible filming sites during preproduction

—often used before another noun

a preproduction prototype

preproduction meetings with the director

Examples of preproduction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At this stage in preproduction, the character of Sadie — a cult member who comes to the fore at the film’s fiery climax — had been merged with Pussycat. —Nate Jones, Vulture, 8 May 2025

The actress, who is now in preproduction on Batso opposite Ethan Hawke and Daniel Radcliffe and Ursa Major alongside Kid Cudi, says Matchbox offered a kind of refresh after having done two psychological thrillers in a row. —Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025

Clash of Clans is coming to Netflix as an animated series; Clash is currently in preproduction. —Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025

Crossan recalls having to reserve a crane during preproduction to capture the overhead shot of Hewitt yelling. —Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 15 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for preproduction

• coproduction
• deconstruction
• introduction
• liposuction
• misconstruction
• postproduction
• preconstruction
• reconstruction
• reproduction
• abduction
• adduction
• conduction