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

Recent Examples on the Web Egg dishes and casseroles should be cooked to at least 160°F, per the FDA, and if saved for leftovers, should be reheated to at least 165°F. Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024 Use one of our handy methods for reheating leftover corn on the cob. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024 The inspectors allowed the food to be reheated and slapped a Stop-Use Order on the unit. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 July 2024 Here, consumers will find everything from sandwiches to street tacos, plus full meals that can be reheated in the oven, such as meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for reheat 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Reheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reheat. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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