sneak preview

noun

: a special advance showing of a movie usually announced but not named

Examples of sneak preview in a Sentence

A few prominent writers were invited to a sneak preview of the new film. a sneak preview of this fall's fashions
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Valiant got a sneak preview of Williams’ improvement on his decades-old result during his morning commute. Ben Brubaker, Wired News, 13 July 2025 On Sunday, June 1 from 2-5 p.m., get a sneak preview of summer activities at our next Maker Market. Melissa Grzybowski, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Guests toasted to the historic trade publication and featured footwear trailblazers; the evening was also marked by activations that captured Footwear News’ greatest moments since 1945, as well as sneak previews of in-print and digital anniversary content to come. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 June 2025 Several former American Apparel workers are featured in a sneak preview of the new documentary, exclusively shared with PEOPLE. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for sneak preview

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sneak preview was circa 1937

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“Sneak preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneak%20preview. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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