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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Chicken From a food safety perspective, reheating chicken is usually perfectly safe, Holtzer stated. Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 17 Jan. 2025 To make ahead and freeze, follow the recipe but do not add the cream, and only add while reheating. Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025 Thoroughly reheating food to a safe temperature is essential for reducing the risk of infection. Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025 Meanwhile, the meatballs will contribute some protein and fat to help promote fullness, and can be reheated in either a microwave or conventional oven. Caroline Tien, SELF, 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 6 Feb. 2025.

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