Rewarmed: meaning, definitions and examples

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rewarmed

 

[ riːˈwɜːrmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

thermal process

Rewarmed refers to the action of heating something up again after it has cooled down or been stored at a lower temperature. This process is commonly applied to food, where leftovers are reheated to enhance flavor and ensure safety for consumption. In a broader sense, it can also describe the act of revitalizing or refreshing something that has lost its initial warmth or energy. The term is often used in cooking but can apply to a variety of contexts where items need to be warmed again.

Synonyms

heat up, reheat, reinvigorate, warm up

Examples of usage

  • I rewarmed my dinner in the microwave.
  • The chef rewarmed the sauce for the dish.
  • After the meeting, I rewarmed my coffee.
  • She rewarmed the soup on the stove.

Translations

Translations of the word "rewarmed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aquecido novamente

🇮🇳 फिर से गर्म किया हुआ

🇩🇪 wieder erhitzt

🇮🇩 dipanaskan kembali

🇺🇦 підгрітий

🇵🇱 podgrzany

🇯🇵 再加熱された

🇫🇷 réchauffé

🇪🇸 recalentado

🇹🇷 yeniden ısıtılmış

🇰🇷 재가열된

🇸🇦 معاد تسخينه

🇨🇿 znovu ohřátý

🇸🇰 znovu ohriaty

🇨🇳 重新加热

🇸🇮 ponovno segret

🇮🇸 endurtakið

🇰🇿 қайта қыздырылған

🇬🇪 ახალი გათბობა

🇦🇿 yenidən istilənmiş

🇲🇽 recalentado

Etymology

The term 'rewarmed' is derived from the prefix 're-', which comes from Latin 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back', and the word 'warm', which has Old English origins from 'wyrm', indicating the act of heating or causing warmth. The evolution of the term indicates its application in both culinary practices and metaphorical usages. Historically, warming food as a method of preserving it has been employed since ancient times, with techniques varying across cultures. The concept of 'rewarming' has evolved with modern conveniences like microwaves and ovens, revolutionizing food storage and consumption. The language used around temperature and heat continues to adapt, reflecting changes in technology and social practices. Today, 'rewarmed' has broadened in scope, often extending beyond food to refer to anything that needs refreshing or reviving, showcasing the flexibility of the English language.