preheat

[pree-heet]

verb (used with object)

to heat before using or before subjecting to some further process: to preheat an oven before baking a cake.

Origin of preheat

First recorded in 1895–1900; pre- + heat

Related formspre·heat·er, noun

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Examples from the Web for preheat

Contemporary Examples of preheat

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 6, 1/2-cup ramekins and set aside.
Make ‘The Chew’s’ Carla Hall’s Sticky Toffee Pudding
Carla Hall
December 28, 2014
Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat the vegetable oil in a large, high-sided cast iron skillet.
Make Carla Hall’s Crispy Shallot Green Bean Casserole
Carla Hall
December 27, 2014
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Soak the cranberries in ¾ cup cranberry juice for 15 minutes.
Make Carla Hall’s Roasted Pork Loin With Cranberries
Carla Hall
December 24, 2014
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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May 3, 2011
Preheat the oven to 450 F. Place the salmon steaks on top of the greens.
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British Dictionary definitions for preheat

preheat

verb (tr)

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

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Word Origin and History for preheat

also pre-heat, 1878, from pre- + heat (v.). Related: Preheated; preheating.