pre-ordered
Claimed before release
Pre-ordered describes something purchased before its official release or availability.
Video games, books, and concert tickets are commonly pre-ordered to guarantee access: I pre-ordered the album so I'd get it on release day.
The term also has a technical meaning in mathematics, describing a set with a specific type of ordering relation.
Staying until something arrives
- countdownBackward enumeration to zero
- releaseTo let go
- launchSet into motion
- debutFirst public appearance
unveiling · reveal · hype · buzz · teaser · trailer · announcement · pre-release
Limited to one group
- numberedAssigned figures for order
- signedWrote one's name on
- variantDiffering form of something
- deluxeSuperior in quality
premium · rare · sought-after · bundle · artbook · commemorative
Move or progress forward
- VIPNotable, for short
- preferentialGiven special advantage
- head-startInitial advantage given
- fast-trackAccelerate a process
Made fast or obtained
- guaranteedPromised with certainty
- reservedRestrained in manner
- confirmedEstablished as accurate
- allocatedDesignated for distribution
held · claimed · locked-in · committed · placed · submitted · processed · queued
Place for safekeeping
- prepaidSettled in advance
- non-refundableCannot be reimbursed
- cancellationVoiding of plans
- installmentPeriodic partial payment
awaiting
Staying until something arrives
debut · unveiling · reveal · hype · buzz · teaser · trailer · announcement · pre-release · embargo
exclusive
Limited to one group
deluxe · premium · rare · sought-after · bundle · artbook · commemorative
advance
Move or progress forward
- VIPNotable, for short
- preferentialGiven special advantage
- head-startInitial advantage given
secured
Made fast or obtained
- guaranteedPromised with certainty
- reservedRestrained in manner
- confirmedEstablished as accurate
allocated · held · claimed · locked-in · committed · placed · submitted · processed · queued · backordered
deposit
Place for safekeeping
- prepaidSettled in advance
- non-refundableCannot be reimbursed
- cancellationVoiding of plans