mi·cro·wave
ˈmī-krō-ˌwāv 
often attributive
1
: a comparatively short electromagnetic wave
especially
: one between about one millimeter and one meter in wavelength
2
microwaved; microwaving; microwaves
: to cook or heat in a microwave oven
Examples of microwave in a Sentence
Noun
The apartment came with a microwave.
Verb
microwave a bowl of soup
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
Made from sturdy ceramic, the pasta bowls are chip-resistant and can withstand temperatures of up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, meaning they can even be used in the oven and microwave.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
To soften cold peanut butter, scoop it into a bowl and microwave it just until softened and spreadable.
—Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Once the lemon water has warmed, allow the mug to stand in the microwave for a few more minutes while the inside walls collect steam.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
Made from sturdy ceramic, the pasta bowls are chip-resistant and can withstand temperatures of up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, meaning they can even be used in the oven and microwave.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
Nuking a block expels some of the water content (that’s why many people microwave tofu as an alternative to pressing) and primes it for seasoning.
—Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
To soften cold peanut butter, scoop it into a bowl and microwave it just until softened and spreadable.
—Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microwave. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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microwave
1 of 2 noun
mi·cro·wave
ˈmī-krō-ˌwāv
1
: a radio wave between one millimeter and one meter in wavelength
2
microwave
2 of 2 verb
: to cook or heat in a microwave oven
Medical Definition
microwave
noun
mi·cro·wave
-ˌwāv
often attributive
: a comparatively short electromagnetic wave
especially
: one between about 1 millimeter and 1 meter in wavelength
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