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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Or reheat on a baking sheet at 350°F for 15 minutes. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 21 June 2025 If made in advance, set aside or refrigerate, then reheat gently just before using. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025 Early versions of Savor’s butter underwent relentless trials: melting, baking, laminating, freezing, and reheating. Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Rinse under cold water until no longer sticky, then dunk back into the hot water to reheat the noodles. The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 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 28 Jun. 2025.

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