1. occurring before a game or match

1. activities or events that take place before a game
Usage: informal

1. to engage in activities before a game or event
Usage: informal

Examples

• The pregame show starts at 7 PM.
• We watched the pregame analysis on television.
• The team held a pregame meeting in the locker room.
• They always pregame at the sports bar before heading to the stadium.
• The pregame festivities included live music and food vendors.
• Students like to pregame before the big dance.
• The pregame warm-up lasted thirty minutes.