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Added 9 October 2026

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/ˈpɹiːvjuː/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about preview at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

An advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future.
A screening for a select audience in advance of release for the general public.

verb

Watch (a movie or play) before it is released to the general public.

Origin

From pre- + view; compare Old French preveü, past participle of preveoir (“to foresee”).

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