preamble

[US]/ˈpriːæmbl/
[UK]/ˈpriːæmbl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. introduction
vi. to write an introduction.

Example Sentences

The preamble of the Constitution outlines the purpose and principles of the document.

Before the meeting, there was a brief preamble by the chairman.

The preamble to the book provided background information for the readers.

The speaker began his speech with a preamble about the importance of education.

The preamble to the agreement set the tone for the negotiations.

The preamble to the report summarized the key findings.

The preamble to the document clarified the context of the new policy.

The preamble of the speech captured the audience's attention.

The preamble to the project proposal outlined the objectives and scope.

The preamble to the treaty emphasized the importance of cooperation between nations.

Real-world Examples

All that is quite the preamble to the birth of the eldest Morgan child.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

" Did you find him? " Harry asked without preamble.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Until the 19th century, he explains, the other days were a preamble to the Sabbath for many Protestants.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

It sounded like a preamble to farewells.

Source: Call Me by Your Name

All that is quite the preamble to the birth of the eldest Morgan child John Pierpont Morgan.

Source: The legendary stories of business tycoons.

" Why, " said Snape, without preamble, " why did you put on that ring? "

Source: 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

But the judge is considering whether to do that as a preamble to the rest of the case.

Source: Financial Times

Is the sale a " preamble" to more auction records. Those can always be " amended" and " documented" .

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2021 Compilation

It began without date and without preamble.

Source: The Long Farewell (Part 1)

You just take care of the preamble.

Source: The Good Wife Season 2

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