prerelease
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈpriːrɪˌliːs//
KK: /priˈriːliːs/
adjective
Definition
Referring to something that happens before an official release, such as a product or program.
Example
The company held a prerelease event to showcase the new software before its launch.
Conversation
Did you hear about the prerelease event for that new video game?
Yeah, I saw some trailers online — it looks amazing!
I can't wait to try it out before the official launch.
Same here! It's cool that we get a chance to experience the prerelease version.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
preliminary
initial
provisional
Antonyms
final
official
conclusive
noun
Definition
An item or product that is made available to the public before its official release date.
Example
The prerelease of the new video game generated a lot of excitement among fans.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new game prerelease happening next week?
Yeah, I'm really excited for it!
I wonder if they will let us play some features early during the prerelease.
Root Explanation
Prerelease → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "release" (from Old French *relacier*, meaning to set free). The word "prerelease" means to set free or make available before the official release date.
Memory Tip
Think of something being made available 'before' ('pre-') it is officially 'set free' ('release').
Visually Confused Words
prorelease
prelease
release
predecease