Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prepurchase

verb
/ˌpriːˈpɜːr.tʃəs/
Definition
The act of buying something before it is available or released.
Examples
  • The company offered a prepurchase option for their new video game.
  • She decided to prepurchase tickets for the concert to avoid missing out.
  • Many fans lined up to prepurchase the latest smartphone at the tech store.
Meaning
Prepurchasing refers to making a purchase in advance of an item’s official availability, often used in the context of products such as games, books, or tickets.
Synonyms
  • Advance purchase
  • Preorder
  • Prebuy