undercard
/ˈʌndərˌkɑrd/
noun
- A series of less important fights or matches that take place before the main event in a boxing or wrestling show.
- The undercard featured two exciting lightweight bouts before the championship fight.
- The promoter stacked the undercard with local talent to build excitement for the main event.
- Fans arrived early to watch the undercard, hoping to see future stars in action.
- By extension, any supporting or less prominent event or activity that precedes a main attraction.
- The festival's undercard included local artists, while the headliner was a global pop star.
- In the tech conference, the undercard of smaller workshops prepared attendees for the keynote speech.
- The opening bands served as the undercard for the headlining rock group.
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