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Rewarm - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

rewarm

/riˈwɔrm/ /riːˈwɔːm/

Definition:

To heat something again after it has cooled down.

Synonyms:

reheat, warm up, heat again

Part of Speech:

verb

Antonyms:

cool, chill

Common Collocations:

rewarm food, rewarm leftovers, rewarm coffee

Derivatives:

rewarming, rewarmed

Usage Tips:

Use "rewarm" for reheating food or liquids gently to avoid overheating.

Common Phrases:

rewarm the soup, rewarm your hands, rewarm the room

Etymology:

Derived from "re-" (again) + "warm," first recorded in the early 20th century.

Examples:

  • 1. She decided to rewarm the soup for lunch.
  • 2. Please rewarm your coffee if it gets cold.
  • 3. He used the microwave to rewarm his dinner quickly.
  • 4. The sun helped rewarm the chilly morning air.

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