presoak

1 of 2

verb

pre·​soak (ˌ)prē-ˈsōk How to pronounce presoak (audio)
presoaked; presoaking; presoaks
Synonyms of presoaknext

transitive verb

: to soak beforehand

presoak

2 of 2

noun

pre·​soak ˈprē-ˌsōk How to pronounce presoak (audio)
1
: an instance of presoaking
2
: a preparation used in presoaking clothes

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Verb
Use a sink, bucket, or large plastic container to presoak the socks before adding them to the washer. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026 Natural enzymes help break down proteins, starches, and fats, so there's no need to presoak your dishes. — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2023
Noun
There’s a script right now that mentions a washing machine, presoak. — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2022 Chlorine bleach can be used with water in the correct amount as a presoak for cotton socks. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for presoak

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1919, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1919, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of presoak was in 1919

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presoak

1 of 2 verb
pre·​soak (ˈ)prē-ˈsōk How to pronounce presoak (audio)
: to soak before washing

presoak

2 of 2 noun
pre·​soak ˈprē-ˈsōk How to pronounce presoak (audio)
1
: an instance of presoaking
2
: a product used for presoaking clothes

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