reheat

verb

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

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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For a more versatile air fryer experience, Breville’s smart ovens can not only do the standard air fryer tasks of reheating frozen food or cooking basic chicken breasts and vegetables, but can accommodate whole chickens, trays for dehydrating, and your morning toast. Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 2026 This story's already been reheated three times since the 1990s, after all. James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 24 June 2026 This helps preserve nutrients and reduces the need to reheat. Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 June 2026 Here's how to reheat corn on the cob six easy ways. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 15 June 2026 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 30 Jun. 2026.

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