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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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
While the dough balls are freezing, preheat your oven to 350°F.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
Its heat-recovery system warms the pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, and floors and even preheats the engines.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
Step 4 Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425°F.
—Ellen Gray, Saveur, 15 May 2025
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“Preheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preheat. Accessed 20 Aug. 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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