Associations to the word «Preamble»

Wiktionary

PREAMBLE, noun. A short preliminary statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute.
PREAMBLE, noun. (computing) A syncword.

Dictionary definition

PREAMBLE, noun. A preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose).
PREAMBLE, verb. Make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document.

Wise words

The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.
Mark Twain