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- noun
- /ˈpriˌɔrdər/
- AT&T earlier said that it posted record preorders of its own, although it declined to provide specific figures.
- available for preorder
- start taking preorders
- preorder now
Examples
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The paperback and e-book editions will be available for preorder a bit later.
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Many fans are excited to secure their preorders for the upcoming concert tickets.
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Official word about first weekend preorder figures should come in on Monday, so we look forward to that.
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I made my down payment and preorder at Gamestop last night.
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Along with the online preorder, you can purchase the iPhone 5 in Sprint stores on September 21.
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Get your preorder in to be sure you'll get the expansions you want.
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Sprint is also making the iPhone 5 available for preorder September 14, at 12:01 a.m.
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Verizon Wireless preorders will start at 3 a.m. ET (12 a.m. PT) on September 14.
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Apple announced that it received millions of preorders for the latest iPhone model before its release.
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Customers can place preorders for the new video game online starting next week.
Synonyms
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Available before the public sale for certain people
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A sale made before a product or ticket is available for delivery
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An early purchase made before an event or release
How Committed
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Morphology
Etymology
Preorder The word preorder comes from pre- meaning 'before' and order meaning 'a request to buy'. So a preorder is an order you make 'before' a product is officially available, which is why you get the item when it is released.