| Main Entry: | preview |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | preliminary showing |
Synonyms: |
examination, preliminary study, research, show, sneak, sneak peek, survey, viewing |
Antonyms: |
criticism |
| Main Entry: | curtain raiser |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | short preliminary event |
Synonyms: |
countdown, curtain lifter, curtain warmer, inaugural, kickoff, lead-in, opener, opening gun, opening shot, preliminary, preview, run-up, walk-up, warm-up |
| Main Entry: | opening night |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | first performance |
Synonyms: |
debut, first appearance, first night, first showing, gala opening, gala performance, opener, premiere, preview, sneak preview, world premiere |
| Main Entry: | sneak preview |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | early showing of entertainment |
Synonyms: |
command performance, first night, first performance, premiere, preview, sneak, world premiere |