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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This really was a simple thing to throw together and will be great reheated in the morning and served with coffee. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025 The tender, shredded meat is as great served on rice on day 1, as it is reheated over noodles, on a sandwich, or even on lettuce cups the next day. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025 This setup is ready for real cooking, not just boiling water or reheating prepackaged meals. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025 New Amy spent the first season being glared at by most of the staff, because Old Amy was 10 times worse than that colleague who keeps reheating fish in the microwave. Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 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 10 Oct. 2025.

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