preheat Definition
- 1to heat an oven or other cooking device to a particular temperature before putting food in it to cook
- 2to heat something before using it for a particular purpose
Using preheat: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "preheat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Example
The recipe says to preheat the skillet before adding the vegetables.
Example
I always preheat my car on cold mornings before driving to work.
preheat Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for preheat
- prepare
- warm up
- heat up
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Summary: preheat in Brief
The verb 'preheat' [priːˈhiːt] means to heat an oven or other cooking device to a specific temperature before cooking food, or to heat something before using it for a particular purpose. Examples include 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.' and 'I always preheat my car on cold mornings before driving to work.' Synonyms include 'warm up,' 'heat up,' and 'prepare.'
