preorder
verb
pre·or·der
ˌprē-ˈȯr-dər 
variants
or pre-order
preordered or pre-ordered; preordering or pre-ordering
: 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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Taken as a whole, Tracks II: The Lost Albums (available to preorder now) represents a fascinating alternate history of Springsteen’s career over the past 35 years.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
The capsule is available to preorder at diesel.com and in select Diesel stores worldwide.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
While there probably won't be another camper exactly like it, some of the features have started showing up in the company's option list, including the Soul Floater tailgate lounger, available to preorder at €1,490 (US$1,625).
—New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2025
Night People: How to Be a DJ in ’90s New York City is available to preorder now, wherever books are sold.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
The capsule is available to preorder at diesel.com and in select Diesel stores worldwide.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
While there probably won't be another camper exactly like it, some of the features have started showing up in the company's option list, including the Soul Floater tailgate lounger, available to preorder at €1,490 (US$1,625).
—New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2025
Night People: How to Be a DJ in ’90s New York City is available to preorder now, wherever books are sold.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Preorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preorder. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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