presoak

1 of 2

verb

pre·​soak (ˌ)prē-ˈsōk 

presoaked; presoaking; presoaks

transitive verb

: to soak beforehand

presoak

2 of 2

noun

pre·​soak ˈprē-ˌsōk 

1

: an instance of presoaking

2

: a preparation used in presoaking clothes

Examples of presoak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Always read clothing care labels and do not presoak delicate fabrics or items labeled as dry-clean-only. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026

Use a sink, bucket, or large plastic container to presoak the socks before adding them to the washer. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026

Noun

Presoak Laundry and Pretreat Stains To use soda crystals as a laundry presoak, dissolve two tablespoons in a gallon of warm water. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026

Every washer is a bit different, and the setting may be called the soak, presoak, or prewash cycle. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1919, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1919, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for presoak

• awoke
• baroque
• bespoke
• colloque
• convoke
• evoke
• invoke
• keystroke
• kinfolk
• kinsfolk
• menfolk
• provoke

Kids Definition

presoak

1 of 2 verb

pre·​soak (ˈ)prē-ˈsōk 

: to soak before washing

presoak

2 of 2 noun

pre·​soak ˈprē-ˈsōk 

1

: an instance of presoaking

2

: a product used for presoaking clothes