Foretaste (noun)

A preliminary or preview experience of something, often used to describe a small or early sample of something to come.

Origin:

Derived from the old english word 'foreteast' meaning a preliminary or preview experience.

Examples:

1. The appetizer was a foretaste of the delicious meal to come.
2. The concert was a foretaste of the band's upcoming tour.
3. The sneak peek was a foretaste of the highly anticipated movie.
4. The small exhibit was a foretaste of the larger collection to come.
5. The trailer provided a foretaste of the upcoming video game and its graphics.