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

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

The Crispi is both a microwave and air fryer, offering 14 cooking functions, including eight microwave presets for tasks like defrosting food and reheating leftovers. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 28 Oct. 2026

By heating food using electromagnetic energy, microwave ovens made reheating and quick meal preparation easier, changing everyday cooking habits across much of the world. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

The set is also microwave- and oven-safe for reheating and can go straight into the dishwasher when dinner is done. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 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