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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Convection French-Door Wall Oven Adding a smart, French-door convection wall oven enhances versatility for baking, roasting, and reheating. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025 Allow it to thaw in the refrigerator before reheating for best results. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025 Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025 Not the kind where someone reheats a pastry for you, but the kind with a kitchen where a burger is sizzling on the grill. Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 27 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 1 Nov. 2025.

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