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Definition of precook

precook

/ˌpriːˈkʊk/
pre · cook

Adjective:precooked
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Past Simple:precooked
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Past Participle:precooked
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Present Participle:precooking
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precook Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To cook food partially or completely in advance so that it can be heated and served quickly later.

Example

"It is helpful to precook the sausages before placing them on the grill so they cook through evenly."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Precook. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/precook
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