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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Choose from a number of menu options to fit your needs and preferences, select your delivery time and simply reheat and serve! Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024 Let stand at room temperature before reheating, and warm, covered, in a preheated 350°F oven until heated through. Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 Pull the leftovers from the refrigerator 30 minutes before reheating. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024 Better yet, reheat the food in small intervals (a minute a time, for example), and give the towel a few seconds to rest before continuing with the heating. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 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 28 Nov. 2024.

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