microwave

1 of 2

noun

mi·​cro·​wave ˈmī-krō-ˌwāv How to pronounce microwave (audio)
often attributive
1
: a comparatively short electromagnetic wave
especially : one between about one millimeter and one meter in wavelength
2

microwave

2 of 2

verb

microwaved; microwaving; microwaves

transitive verb

: to cook or heat in a microwave oven
microwavable adjective
or microwaveable

Examples of microwave in a Sentence

Noun The apartment came with a microwave. Verb microwave a bowl of soup
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Noun
Meals on Wheels Central Texas bought clients doorbells, can openers and microwaves to be able to receive services. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 My microwave has a soften cream cheese function, which- JS: So does mine. SU: ... Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2025
Verb
Plus, the dish is made from durable ceramic and is also both dishwasher and microwave safe, too. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 June 2025 There is some evidence that oily or greasy foods are more likely to uptake these chemicals, and also foods that are microwaved or otherwise heated in plastic containers are more likely to contain plastic chemical leachates. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for microwave

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1931, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of microwave was in 1931

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Cite this Entry

“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microwave. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

microwave

1 of 2 noun
mi·​cro·​wave ˈmī-krō-ˌwāv How to pronounce microwave (audio)
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
microwavable adjective
or microwaveable

Medical Definition

microwave

noun
mi·​cro·​wave -ˌwāv How to pronounce microwave (audio)
often attributive
: a comparatively short electromagnetic wave
especially : one between about 1 millimeter and 1 meter in wavelength
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