presoak

1 of 2

verb

pre·​soak (ˌ)prē-ˈsōk 

presoaked; presoaking; presoaks

transitive verb

: to soak beforehand

presoak

2 of 2

noun

pre·​soak ˈprē-ˌsōk 

1

: an instance of presoaking

2

: a preparation used in presoaking clothes

Examples of presoak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

For added effectiveness when dealing with tough stains, simply presoak with Orange House Laundry Detergent before washing normally. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2023

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

Don’t poke the eggs with a pin, presoak them in vinegar, or even add salt to the water—although eggshells are porous, flavors won’t have time to penetrate an egg during a few minutes of cooking. —Paul Kita, Men's Health, 15 Dec. 2022

If using wooden skewers, presoak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. —Lisa Lillien, PEOPLE.com, 2 July 2018

Ingredients: Oak chips 10 juniper berries, bruised Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Step 1: Prepare grill with an even layer of coals, and presoaked chips for smoking. —For Kroger, The Courier-Journal, 18 Sep. 2017

Noun

Plus, its versatile formula can be used during both a regular wash cycle and a presoak cycle in warm or cold water. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2023

Go for a presoak. —Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 22 June 2021

High-end models may offer additional cycles, such as a heavy-duty cycle for work clothes, jeans, and towels, as well as presoak and prewash cycles for dealing with difficult stains. —Rebecca Carhart, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2022

Make a solution by mixing an oxi-presoak with warm water according to package directions and apply it to the stain with a clean cloth. —Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 9 May 2022

There’s a script right now that mentions a washing machine, presoak. —Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2022

Giving clothes a presoak before loading into the washing machine will give your chances of lifting those stains a super-charged boost. —Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1919, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1919, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for presoak

• awoke
• baroque
• bespoke
• colloque
• convoke
• evoke
• invoke
• keystroke
• kinfolk
• kinsfolk
• menfolk
• provoke

Kids Definition

presoak

1 of 2 verb

pre·​soak (ˈ)prē-ˈsōk 

: to soak before washing

presoak

2 of 2 noun

pre·​soak ˈprē-ˈsōk 

1

: an instance of presoaking

2

: a product used for presoaking clothes