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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The team’s calculations showed that the typical mass of the heavy neutrinos and the energy released from knot collapse led to the universe reheating to 100 GeV. Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025 When reheating, warm gently on the stove over low heat or in the microwave, stirring occasionally. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025 It can also be easily reheated. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025 The set includes four dinner plates that are dishwasher safe for easy cleanup and microwave safe for reheating all those leftovers. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2025.

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