preheat

pre·heat

verb \(ˌ)prē-ˈhēt\

Definition of PREHEAT

transitive verb

: to heat beforehand; especially : to heat (an oven) to a designated temperature before using for cooking

— pre·heat·er noun

Examples of PREHEAT

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees before you put the roast in.

First Known Use of PREHEAT

1898

Rhymes with PREHEAT

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