undercard

[ uhn-der-kahrd ]

noun

1. an event or group of events preceding and supporting a featured event:

   the undercard of tonight's boxing match.

Word History and Origins

Origin of undercard¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

On the undercard, Welsh welterweight Oban Elliott delivered the first highlight-reel moment of the night as he knocked out American Bassil Hafez with a huge overhand right in the third round.

From BBC

The pair meet at Dallas' AT&T Stadium on the undercard of 58-year-old Mike Tyson's controversial bout against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, 27.

From BBC

By the time the undercard fighters hit the scales, the venue was packed with at least 3,000 fans.

From BBC

All fighters on the undercard were asked to predict the outcome of Tyson-Paul.

From BBC

The rematch will take place at Dallas' AT&T Stadium on the undercard of 58-year-old Mike Tyson's controversial bout against Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, 27.

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