1. preview(n = noun.communication) prevue, trailer - an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future; Array
is a kind of ad, advert, advertisement, advertising, advertizement, advertizing
2. preview(n = noun.communication) Array - a screening for a select audience in advance of release for the general public; Array
is a kind of screening, showing, viewing
has particulars: sneak preview
Derived form verb preview1
preview(v = verb.perception) Array - watch (a movie or play) before it is released to the general public; Array
is one way to catch, see, take in, view, watch
Derived form noun preview2
Sample sentences:
Sam and Sue preview the movie
preview, n. & v.
--n.
1 the act of seeing in advance.
2 a the showing of a film, play, exhibition, etc., before it is seen by the general public. b (US prevue) a film trailer.
--v.tr. see or show in advance.