plural previews
1
: a special show or performance that allows some people to see a movie, play, etc., before it is shown to the public
We saw the movie at a special preview.
2
US
: a selected group of scenes that are shown to advertise a movie or television show
After seeing the preview [=trailer], I can't wait to see the movie.
Before the movie starts they always show previews of coming attractions.
There are previews of the next week's episode at the end of each show.
3
: a description of something that will happen or be available in the future
They gave a preview of the upcoming football season.
The magazine includes a preview of the newest fall fashions.
4
: an example of what something will look like
You can see a preview of the page/photo before you print it.
previews; previewed; previewing
1
: to see, hear, or show something (such as a movie) before it is available to the public
Critics have not yet previewed [=seen, watched] the new movie.
The designers will preview their new lines at the fashion show.
2
: to give a general description of (something that will happen in the future)
They previewed the upcoming football season.
3
: to see an example of what something will look like
You can preview the page/photo before you print it.
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“Preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/preview. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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