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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Noun
If the junction is also exposed to microwave radiation, the current–voltage curve develops flat plateaus known as Shapiro steps.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2025
Lemon can be used for everything from freshening bed linens to removing stains from clothes–including cleaning your microwave.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
Verb
Simply mix the lemon and water in the mug, then microwave the mug and mixture for a couple of minutes.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Two, elite offensive lines can’t be patchwork jobs, can’t be microwaved and can’t have 80-90% turnover every year.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microwave. Accessed 14 Dec. 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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