preorder

verb

pre·​or·​der ˌprē-ˈȯr-dər How to pronounce preorder (audio)
variants or pre-order
preordered or pre-ordered; preordering or pre-ordering

transitive + intransitive

: to order (something) in advance : to request to purchase (something) before it is available for sale
preorder an upcoming new release
You can preorder online.
preorder noun
or pre-order
plural preorders or pre-orders
The book is now available for preorder.
They're already taking preorders.

Examples of preorder in a Sentence

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Fans can preorder tickets here, and can bundle their ticket purchase with the various physical releases. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025 First stop, fittings at Balmain Showroom to preorder my favorite pieces for fall, turned into a glamorous photoshoot with our photographer for the week, Victor Telles. Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025 Alongside the new print issue, available to preorder now and on newsstands Feb. 10, Playboy is slated to announce its Playmate of the Year during an exclusive event held during Super Bowl weekend event in New Orleans. Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025 Taken as a whole, Tracks II: The Lost Albums (available to preorder now) represents a fascinating alternate history of Springsteen’s career over the past 35 years. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for preorder

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of preorder was in 1937

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“Preorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preorder. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

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