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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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2025
Instructions Step 1 Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375°F.
—Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins With Sarah Leah Chase, Saveur, 2 Apr. 2025
Save time by conveniently preheating and monitoring your oven from anywhere using the GE appliances kitchen app.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
Place a grill pan on the stovetop over high heat or preheat a charcoal or gas grill.
—Georgeanne Brennan, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Preheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preheat. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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preheat
verb
pre·heat
(ˈ)prē-ˈhēt
: to heat beforehand
preheat the oven to 400 degrees
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