Meaning of the word preheat in English

What does preheat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

preheat

US /ˌpriːˈhiːt/
UK /ˌpriːˈhiːt/
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Verb

heat (an oven or grill) to a particular temperature in advance.

Example:
Preheat the oven to 200°C before baking the cake.
Remember to preheat the grill for about 10 minutes.