1. the act or process of warming something in advance before its main use or operation
Usage: commonly used in cooking, automotive, and industrial contexts

1. to warm something beforehand in preparation for use
Usage: present participle of 'prewarm'

Examples

• Prewarming the oven ensures your cake bakes evenly.
• The engine requires prewarming before starting in cold weather.
• Medical staff are prewarming blankets for the patient.
• Prewarming the grill will help achieve better sear marks on the steak.
• The printer needs prewarming to function properly.
• She is prewarming the plates before serving dinner.