1. occurring or existing before a book, article, or other work is published

1. a version of a work made available before its official publication

Examples

• The author shared a prepublication copy of her novel with select readers.
• Prepublication reviews helped generate excitement for the upcoming release.
• The journal accepted the prepublication manuscript for peer review.
• Critics received prepublication copies weeks before the official launch date.
• The publisher distributed prepublications to bookstores to build anticipation.
• Prepublication feedback from beta readers led to significant revisions.