undercard

noun

un·​der·​card ˈən-dər-ˌkärd How to pronounce undercard (audio)
: a program (as of boxing matches) supporting the featured match

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There are only so many fights big enough to carry an event with minimal undercard resistance—and September 13’s clash between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford is absolutely one of them. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 The main card will air on ESPN, while the undercard will be streamed on ESPN+. Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025 Lewis Edmondson Two undefeated light heavyweights face off on the Usyk vs. Dubois undercard when Daniel Lapin faces Lewis Edmondson. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 The Veterans Park concerts July 12 are scheduled to feature nine acts, including headliner Chris Stapleton; buzzy undercard artists Sierra Ferrell and Turnpike Troubadours; and movie star and Harley fan Jason Momoa’s rock band Oof Tatata. Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for undercard

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 25 Aug. 2025.

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