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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There’s a full kitchen for cooking (or reheating empanadas purchased in town), a spacious terrace that makes the most of the view, and a private jacuzzi out front might be the best seat in the house. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2025 To reheat, add a few tablespoons of water and warm it on the stove, covered, stirring here and there. Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 July 2025 Avoid reusing or reheating cooking oils to prevent harmful compounds.35 Taste and flavor: Canola, grapeseed, corn, soybean, safflower, and sunflower oils are ideal for sautéing or baking. Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 12 June 2025 Then, reheat them for two to four minutes in the microwave. Lauren O'Connor, Health, 30 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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