previewed; previewing; previews
1
: to see beforehand
specifically
: to view or to show in advance of public presentation
2
: to give a preliminary survey of
1
: an advance statement, sample, or survey
2
: an advance showing or performance (as of a movie or play)
3
or less commonly prevue
: a selected group of scenes shown to advertise a movie, television show, etc.
called also trailer
Examples of preview in a Sentence
Verb
The designers will preview their new lines at the fashion show.
They previewed the upcoming football season.
You can preview the page before you print it.
Noun
We saw the movie at a special preview.
Before the movie starts they always show previews of coming attractions.
There are previews of the next week's episode at the end of each show.
They gave a preview of the upcoming football season.
The magazine includes a preview of the newest fall fashions.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Rinkside Live, Courtside Live Features previewed at the event include Rinkside Live and Courtside Live along with New Olympics mini-games, Live in Browse and real-time highlights.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Alexa Stone
january 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Spanberger has provided a disquieting preview of progressives’ affordability agendas elsewhere.
—Judge Glock, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Back in November, Jenner previewed her clothing line's new drop, modeling a slinky design that showed lots of skin.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Rinkside Live, Courtside Live Features previewed at the event include Rinkside Live and Courtside Live along with New Olympics mini-games, Live in Browse and real-time highlights.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
From comfort food classics to more elevated plates, several bites stood out at a preview event.
—Alexa Stone
january 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Spanberger has provided a disquieting preview of progressives’ affordability agendas elsewhere.
—Judge Glock, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preview. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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