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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Mold affects both the taste and texture, making the syrup unappealing even if reheated. Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025 Add a splash of water to the pasta when reheating. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025 Meals are delivered fresh in insulated recyclable packaging and can be reheated in about two minutes. Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025 The polypeptides are even resistant to reheating, a major aspect in overall food production. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 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 21 Oct. 2025.

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