warm-up games

noun

UK /ˈwɔːmʌp ɡeɪmz/

US /ˈwɔːrmʌp ɡeɪmz/

Warm-up games are easy games you play to get ready for something.

The coach started practice with some warm-up games.

SYNONYMS

icebreakers preparation games practice games lead-in activities

RELATED WORDS

exercise stretching drills team-building energizers

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Simple activities used at the start of a lesson to help students focus.

The teacher used warm-up games to get the class talking.

3. Light games played before a sports match to loosen up.

The players did warm-up games before kickoff.

4. Fun activities that help a group relax and get to know each other.

We broke the ice with warm-up games at the workshop.