noun
- the period before the regular season of a sport begins, used for training and practice games
Usage: sports
adjective
- occurring or taking place before the regular season begins
Usage: sports
Examples
- The team had a strong preseason with five wins.
- Preseason training begins in July for football players.
- The coach used preseason games to test new strategies.
- Ticket prices are lower for preseason matches.
- Several rookies impressed during the preseason.
- The preseason schedule includes games against division rivals.
- Injuries during preseason can affect the entire season.