Definition

Noun: A short film or series of clips, shown in advance, to advertise a full-length motion picture that will be released soon; a preview or trailer.

Usage

The word "prevue" is used specifically to refer to a promotional film for an upcoming movie. It is a less common variant of the word "preview" in this context.

Examples

• The cinema showed a prevue for the new superhero film before the main feature.
• We were excited after seeing the action-packed prevue.
• The studio released an online prevue to generate buzz for the sequel.

Advanced Usage

• The term is occasionally used in formal or historical contexts related to film marketing.
• It functions identically to "preview" or "trailer" as a countable noun (e.g., , ).

Variants and Related Words

• Preview (noun/verb): The standard and more common spelling for an advance showing or a trailer. (e.g., , ).
• Trailer (noun): The most common modern term for a short promotional film for a movie.
• Teaser (noun): A very short preview or trailer, often released early to create anticipation.

Synonyms

Trailer, preview, preview trailer, coming attraction, promo.

Antonyms

Recap, review, retrospective.

Notes

"Prevue" is an archaic or alternative spelling of "preview" in the context of film. In modern English, "preview" or "trailer" are almost universally preferred.

Noun

1. an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future