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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As was his pregame routine that was nothing short of a sneak preview. — Sam Amick, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026 The studios and streamers use Annecy as a platform to announce new deals, first-looks and sneak previews. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026 As fans exited the theater, several who spoke to NBC News shared a sneak preview of what to expect tonight. — Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 22 May 2026 Ahead of the festival, Bieber has been giving his fans a sneak preview at his upcoming shows on Twitch by sharing videos of himself and his crew putting together his Coachella set. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sneak preview

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1937, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Jul. 2026.

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