preheat

[ pree-heet ]

verb (used with object)

1. to heat before using or before subjecting to some further process:

   to preheat an oven before baking a cake.

preheat

/ priːˈhiːt /

verb

1. to heat (an oven, grill, pan, etc) beforehand

Other Words From

• pre·heater noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of preheat¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; pre- + heat

Example Sentences

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 6, 1/2-cup ramekins and set aside.

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Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat the vegetable oil in a large, high-sided cast iron skillet.

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Preheat the oven to 450°F. Soak the cranberries in ¾ cup cranberry juice for 15 minutes.

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NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels PREHEAT oven to 375° F. 
  COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.

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Preheat the oven to 450 F. Place the salmon steaks on top of the greens.

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