sneak preview

noun

: a special advance showing of a movie usually announced but not named

Examples of sneak preview in a Sentence

A few prominent writers were invited to a sneak preview of the new film. a sneak preview of this fall's fashions
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Instead of confining its festival to the dead heat of August, Popcorn Frights throws screenings all year long, often free, including sneak previews of first-run features. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025 Plus, check out a special sneak preview from the season 8 premiere of The Rookie. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025 Plus, check out a special sneak preview from the season eight premiere. Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 July 2025 Valiant got a sneak preview of Williams’ improvement on his decades-old result during his morning commute. Ben Brubaker, Wired News, 13 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for sneak preview

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sneak preview was circa 1937

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“Sneak preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneak%20preview. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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