precook

verb

pre·​cook (ˌ)prē-ˈku̇k 

precooked; precooking; precooks

transitive verb

: to cook partially or entirely before final cooking or reheating

Examples of precook in a Sentence

He precooked the chicken before he grilled it.

The pasta should be precooked and allowed to cool.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Bulwark reported that the chain’s move inspired some in the MAHA world to look deeper at the company’s food practices, finding that its fries were precooked in seed oils. —Pilar Melendez, NBC News, 17 Mar. 2025

For example, this kid-friendly chicken quesadilla recipe uses precooked, seasoned chicken and takes just 10 minutes start to finish. —Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 14 Mar. 2025

Because it is precooked, bulgur wheat is an easy and convenient grain option. —Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Oct. 2024

To reduce exposure to high temperatures, consider precooking meat in the microwave or oven and then grilling it to a safe internal temperature, Detwiler said. —Cathy Cassata, Health, 29 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for precook

• betook
• casebook
• chapbook
• checkbook
• chinook
• codebook
• cookbook
• fishhook
• forsook
• guidebook
• handbook
• hornbook

Kids Definition

precook

verb

pre·​cook (ˈ)prē-ˈku̇k 

: to cook partially or entirely before final cooking or reheating