reheat

verb

re·​heat (ˌ)rē-ˈhēt How to pronounce reheat (audio)
reheated; reheating
Synonyms of reheatnext

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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The restaurant was reportedly using a steam table and a rice cooker for reheating macaroni and cheese, beans, collard greens and other foods, despite the equipment not being designed to reheat food. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026 When cooked pork couldn’t reheat from 68 degrees to 165 degrees in two hours, it got hit with a Stop Sale for temperature abuse. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 Whole artichokes can be reheated in a steamer basket for 2 to 3 minutes or microwaved, covered with a damp paper towel, for about one minute. Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026 Pizza cutter and reheating plate help make enjoying leftovers simple and mess-free. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026 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 Apr. 2026.

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