reheat

verb

re·​heat (ˌ)rē-ˈhēt 

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

Either thaw them at room temperature or reheat them by wrapping frozen muffins or loaves in foil and placing them in a 300ºF oven for 12 to 15 minutes (muffins) or up to 30 minutes (loaves) until heated through. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026

Enjoy it cold or at room temperature, or reheat it in a preheated 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until the filling is warmed through and topping re-crisps. — Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026

Qatar says its menus are developed months in advance and tested after reheating. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

The microwave has come a long way from being a simple appliance for reheating leftovers. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reheat

• amit
• athlete
• backseat
• blackfeet
• broadsheet
• browbeat
• buckwheat
• compete
• compleat
• complete
• conceit
• concrete