reheat

verb

re·​heat (ˌ)rē-ˈhēt 

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

Of course, this frequently requires last-minute juggling as guests compete for stove space to reheat the sides and get the mashed potatoes just right. — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

There are also a variety of a la carte options for guests who are dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan, and everything is packaged cold with reheating instructions. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

All orders must be picked up at a set date before the actual holiday and require reheating. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026

Gently reheat the kari before guests arrive, letting the warm, heady spices fill your home before everyone gathers around the table. — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reheat

• amit
• athlete
• backseat
• blackfeet
• broadsheet
• browbeat
• buckwheat
• compete
• compleat
• complete
• conceit
• concrete