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or pre-war
: occurring or existing before a war and especially before World War II
prewar conditions
the prewar era/period/years
the country's prewar population
prewar levels of industrial production
an apartment in a prewar building
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The enclave is famous for its grand prewar co-ops and mansions commissioned by Gilded Age families such as the Rockefellers and Astors.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
Trump’s new position aligns more closely with former President Biden’s policy on Ukraine, which insisted on a return to prewar borders.
—Colin Meyn, The Hill, 24 Sep. 2025
Inside, there are great prewar details including the original moldings, oak wainscotting, and American oak floors throughout.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 22 Sep. 2025
Even today in New York City, a premium is placed on that real estate that is prewar construction—pre-World War I.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
Trump’s new position aligns more closely with former President Biden’s policy on Ukraine, which insisted on a return to prewar borders.
—Colin Meyn, The Hill, 24 Sep. 2025
Inside, there are great prewar details including the original moldings, oak wainscotting, and American oak floors throughout.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 22 Sep. 2025
Even today in New York City, a premium is placed on that real estate that is prewar construction—pre-World War I.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prewar
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“Prewar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prewar. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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