reheat

verb

re·​heat (ˌ)rē-ˈhēt How to pronounce reheat (audio)
reheated; reheating

transitive verb

: to heat (something) again : to make (something) hot or warm once more
reheating leftovers in the microwave

Examples of reheat in a Sentence

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Quickly reheating it this way can create hotspots in the bottle that will burn the insides of baby’s mouth. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 11 Mar. 2025 So season food lightly before freezing—simply add additional flavoring when reheating or serving. Caroline Tien, SELF, 25 Feb. 2025 So it’s not processed food, a TV dinner that’s brought in and just reheated and given to kids. Miles Bryan, Vox, 23 Jan. 2025 Similar to other air fryers, the Bella model can perform six cooking functions, including frying, baking, and reheating, with its adjustable temperature range and handy presets. Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reheat

Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reheat was in 1649

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“Reheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reheat. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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