preseasons
Before competition begins
Preseasons is the plural of preseason—the period before a sports season officially begins, typically featuring exhibition games and training camps.
Teams use preseasons to evaluate players, test strategies, and build conditioning: NFL preseasons have shrunk over the years.
The word also works as an adjective: preseason rankings, preseason favorites.
Learned behavioral adaptation
- campsTemporary outdoor lodgings
- workoutsStructured physical exercise sessions
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- practicesRepeated training sessions
preparation · fitness · scrimmages · tryouts · roster cuts · minicamps · OTAs · combine
Public showings of objects
- friendliesForces on same side
- tune-upsRoutine vehicle maintenance checks
- trial runsPreliminary tests of process
- transfersRelocates or hands off
Period without regular competition
- summerYear's warmest season
- AugustEighth calendar month
- JulySeventh calendar month
- spring trainingBaseball's preseason practice period
winter break · pre-campaign · lead-up · countdown · calendar · schedule · fixtures · opener
conditioning
Learned behavioral adaptation
- campsTemporary outdoor lodgings
- workoutsStructured physical exercise sessions
- drillsRepetitive training routines
practices · preparation · fitness · scrimmages · tryouts · roster cuts · minicamps · OTAs · combine · physicals
exhibitions
Public showings of objects
- friendliesForces on same side
- tune-upsRoutine vehicle maintenance checks
- trial runsPreliminary tests of process
offseason
Period without regular competition
spring training · winter break · pre-campaign · lead-up · countdown · calendar · schedule · fixtures · opener · kickoff
preseasonsregular season
Standard competitive period before playoffs
postseasons · playoffs · finals · in-season · offseasons
preseasonschampionship games
Decisive title-determining contests
elimination rounds · playoff games · playoff series · title matches · conference championships
- preseason gameUnofficial warm-up match