Foundation level · Year 4 · free
preheat
verb · Say it: pree-HEET
What it means
Foundationto warm an oven or pan to the right temperature before cooking
Mum asked me to preheat the oven before we made the birthday cake.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- heat
- warm up
More examples
- Always preheat the pan so the pancakes cook evenly.
Where the word comes from
From 'pre-' meaning before, added to 'heat'.
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