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trailers

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtɹeɪɫɝz// UK //tɹˈeɪləz// trail·ers

n. short videos that show parts of a movie or show to make people want to watch it. You usually see these before a film starts at the cinema.

n. short promotional film segments consisting of edited highlights from a forthcoming motion picture or television programme. Often used in the plural to refer to the series of advertisements shown before a feature film.


SIMPLE

The movie trailers always make me want to buy more popcorn.

CONTEXTUAL

We arrived at the cinema early because my friend loves watching the trailers for upcoming horror movies.

COMPLEX

Modern marketing departments often release several teaser trailers months before the official theatrical trailer to build digital engagement and fan speculation on social media platforms.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural when referring to the pre-show advertisements in a cinema.

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