prep

[ prep ]

/ prɛp /

Save This Word!

See synonyms for prep on Thesaurus.com

noun

preparatory school.

a preliminary or warm-up activity or event; trial run: The race is a good prep for the Kentucky Derby.

preparation: dealer prep on the car included.

the act of preparing a patient for a medical or surgical procedure.

adjective

preparatory: a prep school.

involving or used for preparation: the mortuary's prep room.

verb (used with object), prepped, prep·ping.

to prepare (a person) for a test, debate, etc.

to prepare (a patient) for a medical or surgical procedure, as by shaving and washing the skin with an antibacterial soap.

to prepare (a vehicle or craft) for sale, use, a test drive, or a race.

to prepare (something); make ready: You can prep the onions and peppers in advance.

verb (used without object), prepped, prep·ping.

to prepare; get ready: to prep for the game.

to attend a preparatory school.

QUIZ

CAN YOU ANSWER THESE COMMON GRAMMAR DEBATES?

There are grammar debates that never die; and the ones highlighted in the questions in this quiz are sure to rile everyone up once again. Do you know how to answer the questions that cause some of the greatest grammar debates?

Question 1 of 7

Which sentence is correct?

His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of prep

First recorded in 1860–65; by shortening

Other definitions for prep (2 of 3)

PrEP

[ prep ]

/ prɛp /

noun Medicine/Medical.

pre-exposure prophylaxis: the prevention of a disease such as HIV or hepatitis A through the use of pills or vaccine, administered typically to those whose risk of contracting the disease is substantial.

Other definitions for prep (3 of 3)

prep.

abbreviation

preparation.

preparatory.

prepare.

preposition.

How to use prep in a sentence

Rachel’s prep involved an open mind — and a dress, jewelry and makeup.
Date Lab: Her religion was very important to her. Would this first date be a miracle?|Sarah Wildman|October 29, 2020|Washington Post
This work prompted congressional action, a policy change by the IRS, and ongoing investigations of the tax-prep industry by the FTC and others.
ProPublica Wins Two National 2020 Murrow Awards|by ProPublica|October 14, 2020|ProPublica
So make sure your Extra Crunch Live subscription is live and prep your thoughts.
Join Yext’s Howard Lerman for a Q&A October 13 at 2 pm ET/11 am PT|Alex Wilhelm|October 9, 2020|TechCrunch
Outside of learning, Sora created a network of more than 50 career mentors and has a suite of services, such as SAT prep and counselors to aid with the college admissions process.
With $2.7M in fresh funding, Sora hopes to bring virtual high school to the mainstream|Natasha Mascarenhas|October 2, 2020|TechCrunch

Great for apartments, prep kitchens and other small quantity applications, this compact KitchenAid food processor is a capable and powerful unit that gets the job done with simplicity.
Powerful food processors for dicing, slicing, and kneading|PopSci Commerce Team|October 2, 2020|Popular-Science
And the officer will be well-prepped by an attorney before offering testimony.
Why Darren Wilson Will Walk|Dean Obeidallah|November 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A militarized strike force onstage, attired in all black with faces smeared in black as though prepped for a nighttime raid.
Mexico’s Murderous SWAT Teams|Jason McGahan|November 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The local hospital, in the nearby town of Reading, has been prepped in case of any emergency.
The Disappearance of Kate Middleton|Tom Sykes|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Chinese team, prepped, fed, and polished, was hungry for victory.
How to Hide a Famine with Ping-Pong|Nicholas Griffin|January 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But Reagan, who was over-prepped, shook off the poor performance and directly confronted the age issue through humor.
Brett O’Donnell: What to Watch For in the Town-Hall Debate|Brett O’Donnell|October 16, 2012|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for prep (1 of 2)

prep

/ (prɛp) /

noun

informal short for preparation (def. 5), mainly US preparatory school

verb preps, prepping or prepped

(tr) to prepare (a patient) for a medical operation or procedure

British Dictionary definitions for prep (2 of 2)

prep.

abbreviation for

preparation

preparatory

preposition

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

prep

Origin of prep

Other definitions for prep (2 of 3)

Other definitions for prep (3 of 3)

Words related to prep

How to use prep in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for prep (1 of 2)

British Dictionary definitions for prep (2 of 2)