preconsole

/priˈkɑnˌsɒl/

Definitions

1. noun

A console or terminal screen before the main menu appears.

“The preconsole displayed the loading animation for several minutes.”

2. verb

To display a console or terminal screen before the main menu appears.

“The game preconsoles for 5 seconds before starting the main menu.”

Synonyms

  • loading screen
  • preloader

Antonyms

  • main menu
  • splash screen