Meaning & use
preheat
To heat something, especially an oven, to a desired temperature before using it.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees before you put the cake in.
She preheated the pan for a few minutes before adding the oil.
A note on using this word
Preheat is common in recipes and cooking instructions, almost always paired with an oven, pan, or grill.
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