cold open

English

Etymology

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Noun

cold open (plural cold opens)

1. (television) An opening segment shown before the opening credits.
   • 2004, James Mendrinos, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Comedy Writing:

     The best way to find out how the series you're writing for uses teasers or cold opens is to get your hands on a script.

Antonyms

• tag

See also

• in medias res