adjective
- heated beforehand to a specified temperature
Usage: commonly used in cooking contexts
Examples
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet in a preheated oven.
- The recipe calls for a preheated 350-degree oven.
- Make sure the grill is preheated before adding the meat.
- The pizza stone should be preheated for at least 30 minutes.
- She forgot to use a preheated pan for the pancakes.
- The preheated oil will help the vegetables cook evenly.