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Grammar : Noun, noun, adjective, verb
Spell : wawrm-uhp
Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɔrmˌʌp



Definition of warm up

Origin :
  • Old English wyrman "make warm" and wearmian "become warm;" from the root of warm (adj.). Phrase warm the bench is sports jargon first recorded 1907. Warm up (v.) "exercise before an activity" is attested from 1868. In reference to appliances, motors, etc., attested from 1947. Noun phrase warm-up "act or practice of warming up" is recorded from 1915. Related: Warmed; warming.
  • SCOTCH WARMING PAN. A wench. [Grose, "Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue," 1788]
  • As in training : noun preparation
  • As in workout : noun exercise, practice
  • As in curtain raiser : noun short preliminary event
  • As in daily dozen : noun calisthenic exercises performed daily
  • As in sweat suit : noun two-piece sporting attire
  • As in drill : noun practice, exercise
  • As in exercise : noun work, effort
  • As in aerobics/aerobic : noun, adjective exercise regime designed to increase heart and lung activity while toning muscles
  • As in microwave : verb cook
  • As in nuke : verb cook
  • As in practice : verb repeat action to improve
  • As in prepare : verb make or get ready
  • As in ready : verb prepare
  • As in rehearse : verb prepare for performance
  • As in thaw : verb unfreeze, warm
  • As in train : verb prepare
  • As in warm : verb heat up
  • As in condition : verb adapt, prepare
  • As in cook : verb prepare food, usually using heat
  • As in exercise : verb do repeatedly, especially to improve
  • As in heat : verb make or become hot
Example sentences :
  • "I's thinking maybe Mercy will let me warm up my poddish," said Gubblum.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • I was a-thinkin', maybe you 'd warm up a bit with a glass of something strong.
  • Extract from : « One Of Them » by Charles James Lever
  • You know how quick this little old town can warm up when she starts.
  • Extract from : « Shorty McCabe » by Sewell Ford
  • Take some balls with you, Milton, and warm up until I get down there.
  • Extract from : « Left End Edwards » by Ralph Henry Barbour
  • When they warm up to their work, they won't be so particular.
  • Extract from : « The Lock And Key Library » by Various
  • I had one leg numbed, I was shivering from cold, I descend to warm up a bit.
  • Extract from : « Sac-Au-Dos » by Joris Karl Huysmans
  • Warm up the brains with a little water, butter, salt, and pepper.
  • Extract from : « The American Housewife » by Anonymous
  • Put on any cold meat there happens to be, and warm up the soup was left from dinner.
  • Extract from : « Divided Skates » by Evelyn Raymond
  • He had just begun to warm up, when he heard the animal returning.
  • Extract from : « Hidden Gold » by Wilder Anthony
  • Philippina came in, and asked him whether she should warm up his soup for him.
  • Extract from : « The Goose Man » by Jacob Wassermann

Synonyms for warm up

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