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

If the thought of reheating steak brings about mental images of tough, rubbery meat – don’t despair. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026

When in doubt, opt for the menu items that would taste okay if reheated in a standard microwave. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2026

Or have it with some salad or rice (that’s already in the fridge, waiting to be reheated) and call it a day. — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2026

Fall is all about soups, stews, and stocks—and these clever cubes take the hassle out of storing and reheating all your seasonal favorites. — Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 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