sneak preview

noun

: a special advance showing of a movie usually announced but not named

Examples of sneak preview in a Sentence

A few prominent writers were invited to a sneak preview of the new film. a sneak preview of this fall's fashions
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The family requested a sneak preview of the records before their release. Russell Contreras, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025 La Russa, invited along with Stewart to speak at the service, gave a sneak preview of his feelings last weekend at his Champions to the Rescue show benefitting his family’s latest animal welfare foundation. Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025 Imax held sneak previews of the film a week early in 30+ theaters. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024 The mom of two explained that the sonographer gave the couple a sneak preview of the potty shot during their 13-week scan—an ultrasound image from a view looking up between the baby's legs. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for sneak preview

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sneak preview was circa 1937

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“Sneak preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneak%20preview. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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