preamble

Noun

An introductory statement; a preliminary explanation.
a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)
A short preliminary statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute.
A syncword.
A precursor.

Verb

make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document
To speak or write a preamble; to provide a preliminary statement or set of remarks.

Examples

My opponent’s long PREAMBLE before making a two-letter word was truly unnecessary.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English preamble, from Old French preambule (French préambule), from Medieval Latin praeambulum, from praeambulō (“I walk before”).

Synonyms

forespeech, foretale, foretalk, foreword, preface, prologue

Antonyms

afterword, conclusion, epilogue, foreword, last word, postamble

Scrabble Score: 14

preamble: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
preamble: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
preamble: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

preamble: valid Words With Friends Word