English Explanatory Dictionary

lead-in

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An introduction; something that leads into the beginning of something.
  2. A region of data at the beginning of a compact disc, holding the table of contents.
  3. A short phrase that begins the caption of a photograph.

Pronunciation

/ˈliːdɪn/

Word forms

lead-in lead-ins

Etymology

Deverbal from lead in.

Synonyms

prologue preface kicker
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