dummy run

noun

British
: a practice event that is done to prepare for the actual event that will happen in the future : dry run

Examples of dummy run in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The crowd erupted in jubilation, with Smith’s dummy run serving as an honorary assist in combination with Albert’s dime. Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024

Dictionary Entries Near dummy run

Cite this Entry

“Dummy run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dummy%20run. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!