reheat

verb

re·​heat (ˌ)rē-ˈhēt How to pronounce reheat (audio)
reheated; reheating
Synonyms of reheatnext

transitive verb

: to heat (something) again : to make (something) hot or warm once more
reheating leftovers in the microwave

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When taking out of the refrigerator to reheat one or two slices, a skillet is a popular way to revive leftover pizza. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 Priority violations include prevention of contamination, cooking, reheating, cooling and handwashing. — Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026 Leftover corn can be reheated on the cob or frozen for later use. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026 Cooked rice left out overnight can grow harmful bacteria and toxins that reheating won’t destroy. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reheat

Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Sep. 2026.

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