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

Recent Examples on the Web The team at Grand Velas Riviera Maya will then serve these dishes at any of their restaurants, reheated in sealed packaging or served on disposable dinnerware. Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 Steaming, grilling, or oven baking are reliable reheating methods for both snow crab legs and king crab legs. Coastal Living, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024 Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2 View On Amazon $104 $130 $130 Is your SIL a busy mom or professional who is constantly reheating her cold coffee in the microwave after brewing it in her coffee machine hours before? Olivia Muenter, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024 If the chocolate becomes too thick for dipping, reheat it gently. Eric Kim, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2024 The smart sensors for the steam and simmer settings promise to take guesswork out of heating and reheating vegetables. Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2024 Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in a saucepan on the cooktop. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024 For these reasons, the CDC recommends that people in high-risk groups avoid foods commonly contaminated with listeria, including unpasteurized soft cheeses, premade deli salads, and cold-cuts, meats and cheeses that were sliced at a deli but have not been reheated. Melinda Wenner Moyer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2024 Constant layering of flavors makes this soup rich and flavorful, and the leftovers from a batch of this will reheat to be even better than the first night’s bowl. Nick Siano, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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