preseason

pre·sea·son

(prē′sē′zən) Sports

The period immediately before the start of a new season, in which athletes undergo intensive training and participate in exhibition games.

adv. & adj.

In, of, or relating to the preseason.

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preseason

(ˈpriːˌsiːzən)

(General Sporting Terms)

a. the period immediately before the official season for a particular sport begins

b. (as modifier): a series of preseason friendly matches.

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Noun

preseason - a period prior to the beginning of the regular season which is devoted to training and preparation

season - a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field; "he celebrated his 10th season with the ballet company"; "she always looked forward to the avocado season"

spring training - preseason training during the spring

Translations

preseason

adj (Sport) match, training → vor der Saison; (in tourism) → Vorsaison-; preseason rates → Vorsaisonpreise pl

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