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🛒 To sell early 📢 Promotional action 🛒 A pre-order sale
presell

presell

5.6
A sale made before a product or ticket is available for delivery
  • noun
  • /ˈprɛˌsɛl/
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  • The presell of the new smartphone exceeded all expectations, with thousands of units reserved in advance.

Examples

  • Many fans participated in the presell to secure their tickets before the official release.

  • The company reported strong presell numbers after announcing the limited edition model last week.

  • The new game is available for presell starting today.

  • Many fans are excited about the presell of the concert tickets.

  • The company's strong presell numbers indicate high demand for the upcoming video game.

  • She was thrilled to receive updates about the presell of the limited edition sneakers she wanted.

  • The presell event for the new movie attracted a lot of fans eager to buy tickets in advance.

Synonyms

preorder
vspresell
6 4.5

An order made for a product before it is released

is a sale before delivery that can be broader than one customer order
presale
vspresell
3.7

Available before the public sale for certain people

is a sale before delivery used more generally and not limited to select groups

How Early

prepayment
3 3.8
presell
5.6
preorder
6 4.5
reservation
27 3.4

Surface Forms

presell singular
presells plural

Morphology

presell = presell (transparent) = pre + sell

This noun is a straightforward conversion from the verb 'presell' meaning an act or instance of selling in advance.

Etymology

Presell is formed from pre- 'before' + sell, and it names a sale made 'before' a product is ready, much like a 'pre-order'. That's why a presell means reserving or buying something in advance of its official availability.