preorder

verb

pre·or·der ˌprē-ˈȯr-dər

variants or pre-order

preordered or pre-ordered; preordering or pre-ordering

transitive + intransitive

: to order (something) in advance : to request to purchase (something) before it is available for sale

preorder an upcoming new release

You can preorder online.

preorder noun

or pre-order

plural preorders or pre-orders

The book is now available for preorder.

They're already taking preorders.

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Convincing consumers to preorder a sneaker isn’t always an easy task. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 Hebrew-reading readers can preorder the bestselling novel here. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026 The next-gen Google Home Speaker is now available to preorder ahead of a June 25 launch. — Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026 Find your location on the Marie Callender’s website to preorder. — Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for preorder

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1937, in the meaning defined above

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