What is another word for exhibition season?
Pronunciation: [ɛksɪbˈɪʃən sˈiːzən] (IPA) 
Exhibition season is a term used to describe a period of time when sporting events, such as basketball or football games, are played as practice or warm-up games. There are a few other phrases that can be used to describe exhibition season, such as pre-season, practice games, scrimmage season, and warm-up season. These terms all refer to the period of time before the regular season begins when teams compete in games that are meant to help them prepare for the upcoming season. Exhibition season allows for players and coaches to work out kinks, develop teamwork and chemistry, and try out new strategies and plays before the stakes of the regular season come into play.
