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Preheat: meaning, definitions and examples

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preheat

 

[ priːˈhiːt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cooking term

To preheat means to heat an oven or another cooking appliance to a predetermined temperature before placing food inside for cooking. This is an important step in baking and roasting to ensure even cooking and proper rising of the ingredients.

Synonyms

heat up, warm up

Examples of usage

  • Please preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • I always preheat my grill before cooking the steaks.
  • Before you bake the cake, make sure to preheat the oven.
  • Don't forget to preheat the toaster oven for best results.

Translations

Translations of the word "preheat" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pré-aquecer

🇮🇳 पहले से गरम करना

🇩🇪 vorheizen

🇮🇩 memanaskan terlebih dahulu

🇺🇦 попередньо нагрівати

🇵🇱 wstępnie podgrzać

🇯🇵 予熱する

🇫🇷 préchauffer

🇪🇸 precalentar

🇹🇷 önceden ısıtmak

🇰🇷 예열하다

🇸🇦 تسخين مسبق

🇨🇿 předhřát

🇸🇰 predhriat

🇨🇳 预热

🇸🇮 predgreti

🇮🇸 fyrirhitna

🇰🇿 алдын ала жылыту

🇬🇪 წინასწარ გათბობა

🇦🇿 öncədən isitmək

🇲🇽 precalentar

Word origin

The term 'preheat' originated from the combination of 'pre-', a prefix meaning 'before', and 'heat', which comes from the Old English word 'hætu', meaning 'warmth or heat'. The practice of preheating ovens likely became more common with the introduction of the modern electric and gas ovens in the early 20th century, as it allowed for more consistent cooking results. Historically, the concept of heating food prior to cooking has been around since ancient times, but the formal term 'preheat' became standard as culinary practices evolved alongside kitchen technology. The word reflects the growing emphasis on precision and control in cooking techniques.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,781, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.