Preface Definition & Meaning

preface
noun
  1. a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
verb
  1. furnish with a preface or introduction; "She always precedes her lectures with a joke"; "He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution"

"Preface" in song lyrics

See how preface is used in real songs:

  • "Dissect, Reject, It's down to there to a preface"
    60 Second Assassin — No Face
  • "I guess it was destined, now welcome to The Preface"
    Elzhi — Intro (The Preface)
  • "mla preface"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "preface"

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