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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Creating the perfectly crispy fry in the air is particularly difficult because of the reheating process. Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 22 May 2025 Omelets are best eaten immediately when still warm rather than reheated in the refrigerator. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 May 2025 Stainless steel containers cannot be reheated in the microwave or oven but are much more durable than plastic or glass containers. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025 At 1050 watts, this microwave has enough power to reheat food quickly. Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 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 4 Jun. 2025.

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