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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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Employees lacked food safety knowledge in many areas including holding, reheating and cooking temperatures. Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025 These key tips and simple steps will help ensure your broccoli remains firm and tender after thawing and reheating. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025 For roasting veggies, reheating pizza, or baking a quick piece of salmon, the smaller footprint means faster heat-up times, and modern models are just as powerful as full-size ovens. Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025 Follow the best thawing and reheating practices when consuming leftovers again. Kate Perez, USA Today, 28 Nov. 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 8 Dec. 2025.

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