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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They can be reheated in the oven, microwave, toaster, or toaster oven. Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025 Reheat leftovers in the microwave or cover with aluminum foil and reheat in a 350-degree F oven until hot all the way through. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 28 Dec. 2024 Meals can be picked up hot and ready to serve or cold for reheating later. Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024 To reheat a tamale, wrap it in a wet disposable napkin to lock in the masa's moisture. Jessica Boehm, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024 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 Jan. 2025.

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