2prep noun
[noncount] informal 1 US : preparation
▪ Painting a room involves a lot of prep. — usually used before another noun ▪ These recipes require minimal prep time. [=you need only a little time to make these recipes] ▪ college prep courses [=classes that students take to get ready for college] 2 US : prep school — usually used before another noun ▪ prep students [=students who attend a prep school] ▪ prep sports 3 Brit : homework
▪ Painting a room involves a lot of prep. — usually used before another noun ▪ These recipes require minimal prep time. [=you need only a little time to make these recipes] ▪ college prep courses [=classes that students take to get ready for college]
