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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How To Reheat Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes The key to reheating mashed potatoes is adding a little liquid to keep them from drying out. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024 Warm and crisp up stuffing in a skillet and put an egg on it for brunch, simply reheat your favorites for Black Friday dinner, or refresh components in these Thanksgiving leftover recipes that are even better than the holiday meal. 7. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024 Leff said certain challenges could come up when attempting to take a burger into the air, such as reheating the patty in the plane galley. Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024 Broccoli cheddar soup This broccoli cheddar soup can be made up to 3 days in advance and reheated prior to serving. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 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 29 Nov. 2024.

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