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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Directed by David Michôd, Sweeney’s new movie is based on the life of Christy Martin, a professional fighter from the 1990s who trailblazed the women’s boxing division and fought on the undercard of Mike Tyson several times throughout her career. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025 Mostly to the undercard fighters, to my team at MVP and to my team who worked so hard prepping for this fight. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025 As if that wasn't exciting enough for local fans, New Edition has recruited quite the undercard, with fellow veterans Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton on the bill. Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025 Let’s skip the undercard next year. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 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 Nov. 2025.

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