Preheat Meaning in English
word
ˌpriˈhit
pree-HEET
pɹɪhˈiːt
prih-EET
Definition
To heat something, especially an oven, to a specific temperature before you start cooking.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in cooking instructions, almost always refers to ovens or appliances. Common collocation: 'preheat the oven to X degrees'. Not used for general heating.
Spanish: precalentarPortuguese (BR): preaquecerPortuguese (PT): pré-aquecerChinese (Simplified): 预热Chinese (Traditional): 預熱Hindi: पहले से गरम करनाArabic: سخن مسبقاًBengali: পূর্ব গরম করাRussian: предварительно разогретьJapanese: 予熱するVietnamese: làm nóng trướcKorean: 예열하다Turkish: önceden ısıtmakUrdu: پہلے سے گرم کرناIndonesian: memanaskan terlebih dahulu
Example Sentences
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees before baking the cake.
basic
You should preheat the grill before cooking the meat.
basic
Always preheat the oven for best results.
basic
My cookies turned out flat because I forgot to preheat the oven.
natural
Did you remember to preheat the oven? Dinner is almost ready.
natural
If you don’t preheat, your food might cook unevenly.
natural