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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Store leftovers up to four days in the fridge, and reheat gently with foil to keep them moist and delicious. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 July 2025 Stir to combine, reheating the shrimp while creating a glossy sauce, for about 90 seconds. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025 The Ciara-West beef was just one of a few undercurrents of tension in Summer House season nine, and reheated beef at that. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 May 2025 That would be things like pasta salad, reheated rice or pasta from the fridge, or toast made from previously frozen bread—and yes, even the white types count. Erica Sloan, SELF, 29 May 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 Jul. 2025.

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