Origin: Latin prefix pre-
Preseason has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
a period prior to the beginning of the regular season which is devoted to training and preparation
"The team spent the entire preseason focusing on their defensive strategies before the first official game began."
The period before the start of a sporting season, during which players undergo training and venues are prepared
"The team's preseason schedule is packed with intense drills to get everyone match-ready before the first game."
To season in advance.
"The chef marinated the steak for several hours to preseason it before grilling."