1. to rinse (dishes, food, or other items) before the main washing or cooking process
Usage: common in kitchen and dishwashing contexts

1. a preliminary rinse or the act of rinsing before a main process
Usage: often used in appliance or cleaning product contexts

Examples

• I prerinse the dishes before loading them into the dishwasher.
• Make sure to prerinse the rice to remove excess starch.
• The washing machine has a prerinse cycle for heavily soiled clothes.
• You should prerinse the vegetables before cooking them.
• Many modern dishwashers include a prerinse option.
• The prerinse helps remove food particles more effectively.