noun
definition
The period before the start of a sporting season, during which players undergo training and venues are prepared
verb
definition
To season in advance.
Examples of preseason in a Sentence
So, any changes made after training camps and preseason games are only available through downloads.
Many specialty stores offer preseason sales or hold special promotional events like Boys' Nights or Gentleman's sales.
Madden 09 uses the preseason as a gauge to increase or decrease ratings based on performances.
Because preseason is a minimal indicator of true performance, the games of the actual football season improve or lower ratings because they represent how a football player might play on a more consistent basis.