preheat
verb
pre·heat
(ˌ)prē-ˈhēt 
preheated; preheating; preheats
: to heat (something) beforehand
especially
: to heat (an oven) to a designated temperature before using for cooking
preheater
noun
Examples of preheat in a Sentence
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees before you put the roast in.
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Bring to room temperature while preheating the oven to 350°F.
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Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 May 2024
At this point, preheat your oven to 425º and start building your pie.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 8 May 2024
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Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 May 2024
At this point, preheat your oven to 425º and start building your pie.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 8 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for preheat
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“Preheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preheat. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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preheat
verb
pre·heat
(ˈ)prē-ˈhēt
: to heat beforehand
preheat the oven to 400 degrees
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