: a program (as of boxing matches) supporting the featured match

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On the undercard of that fight was a name that many inside the arena had heard before, but few had seen in action. Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 On the undercard, Yoenli Hernandez showcased his talent, securing a majority decision win over Daniel Veron, marking him as a potential middleweight star. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The main and undercard fights will have multiple local up-and-comers, including San Francisco’s Jordan Luo (9-1). Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for undercard

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undercard was in 1926

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“Undercard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undercard. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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