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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Common options are for popcorn, baked potatoes and reheating beverages. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025 Shakira is reheating Beyoncé’s stadium tour nachos. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025 Tightly wrap pancakes, and freeze for up to three months, reheat in the microwave from frozen, or allow to defrost in the refrigerator. Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2025 Moreover, Pirate Yakuza’s naval gameplay goes beyond simply reheating Ubisoft’s nachos. Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2025 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 27 Feb. 2025.

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