Meaning of the word pre-order in English

What does pre-order mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pre-order

US /ˌpriːˈɔːr.dɚ/
UK /ˌpriːˈɔː.də/
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Noun

an order for a product that has not yet been released or is not yet available

Example:
I placed a pre-order for the new video game.
The company announced that pre-orders for the new smartphone would begin next month.

Verb

to order a product before it is available for general sale

Example:
You can pre-order the book online starting next week.
Many fans chose to pre-order the album to get exclusive bonus tracks.