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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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
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
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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
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microwave. Accessed 18 Jul. 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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