pre-season

adjective4 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2
pre-season training8.5

The period of physical conditioning and practice that a sports team undergoes before the competitive season starts.

pre-season tournament7.8

A competitive series of games played before the main league or season begins.

pre-season favourite6.5

A team or player widely expected to perform well or win before the official season starts.

pre-season hype6.0

Intense media attention and public excitement surrounding a team or player before the season.