precook

verb

pre·​cook (ˌ)prē-ˈku̇k How to pronounce precook (audio)
precooked; precooking; precooks

transitive verb

: to cook partially or entirely before final cooking or reheating

Examples of precook in a Sentence

He precooked the chicken before he grilled it. The pasta should be precooked and allowed to cool.
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Since it is already precooked, this will take less than five minutes. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 15 June 2026 And by precooking the filling, there's two things. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025 If the chart recommends precooking the veggies for grilling, bring a small amount of water to boiling in a saucepan. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026 In general, vegetables should be sliced or cut into smallish pieces and precooked. — Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for precook

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of precook was in 1920

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precook

verb
pre·​cook (ˈ)prē-ˈku̇k How to pronounce precook (audio)
: to cook partially or entirely before final cooking or reheating

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