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

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Meals are delivered fresh in insulated recyclable packaging and can be reheated in about two minutes. Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025 The polypeptides are even resistant to reheating, a major aspect in overall food production. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 Oct. 2025 The same principle applies to other carbs such as pasta, rice and potatoes when they're cooked, cooled and reheated, National Geographic recently reported. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025 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, 4 Oct. 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 11 Oct. 2025.

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