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

Recent Examples on the Web Judges also took into consideration that the pizzas were reheated. Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024 Here's how to make Hot Buttered Cheerios®, including a simple trick for reheating in the microwave. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2024 Allow 15 to 18 minutes per pound when reheating a whole ham. Glaze or not? Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024 Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating on the cooktop, adding more liquid as needed to loosen up the broth. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for reheat 

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Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

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