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undercard

undercard

9 7.4
A set of earlier matches that take place before the main event
  • noun
  • /ˈʌndərˌkɑrd/
translation icon : preliminar
  • The boxers who fought on the undercard showcased their skills before the main event.
  • fight on the undercard
  • undercard bout
  • undercard debate

And now all of a sudden they are the ones that are the undercard.

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Examples

  • Oh, so last night was the Jake Paul, Mike Tyson fight and on the undercard Slash Co main event I think was Katie Taylor versus Amanda Serrano.

  • On the undercard of the Broner-DeMarco fight, there will be heavyweight contenders.

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  • CHARLIE: It's the undercard, but it's still a League fight.

  • We should take an undercard fight, make a little cash and get the hell out of here!

  • I was there to watch a guy on the undercard, but I'm glad I stayed.

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  • Antoine Douglas was by far the most impressive prospect on the undercard, and he has the potential to turn some heads in the future.

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  • A win in Tampa could put him on the undercard the next time Pedro fights.

  • And an undercard stacked with elite talent is kicking off boxing's debut at the Barclays Center.

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  • Fans were excited to see their favorite local fighters on the undercard of the championship bout.

  • Although the main event drew a large crowd, the undercard matches had some thrilling moments.

Synonyms

prelim
vsundercard
  • Jargon
4 7.2

A short match that happens before the main event in sports or shows

refers to a group of preliminary matches rather than just one
preshow
vsundercard
4.1

Happening just before a main event to prepare the audience

specifies that these are preliminary competitive matches not general activities

Antonyms

37 3.0

The most important event in a show or public gathering

How Important

headliner
24 4.6
main event
37 3.0
undercard
9 7.4
prelim
  • Jargon
4 7.2

Surface Forms

undercard singular
undercards plural

Etymology

Undercard comes from under meaning 'below' and card meaning a 'list of fights' on the event poster. So, an undercard is the smaller or earlier matches shown 'below' the main event, which is why it means the preliminary matches before the big one.