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
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
At the church, Cline has a studio that came furnished with a microwave, stove and fridge. Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024 Chemicals once commonly found in a range of products, including pizza boxes and microwave popcorn bags, are no longer being used in food packaging in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday. Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 28 Feb. 2024 Its dish-like microwave aerials were removed more than 10 years ago as they were no longer needed. Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 21 Feb. 2024 They’re meant to tackle those by way of a gel pack that can be put in either the fridge or microwave for cold or hot pain relief. Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024 This private area within the home includes its own kitchen, furnished with a refrigerator, microwave, oven, sinks, cabinets and dishwasher. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2024 From single bottle options to countertop colossuses, electric, microwave, and UV models—the options are extensive. Samson McDougall, Parents, 5 Mar. 2024 The space includes a restroom, sinks, lounge chair, diaper changing area, microwave, ice machine, bottle wash station and more, Riechers said. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2024 The picking, shucking and boiling might be enough to convince you to buy it frozen and microwave instead. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2024
Verb
Jane’s meatloaf looked grumpy and tasted grumpy, even after Theo microwaved a coat of cheese on top. Addie Citchens, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024 The lids are also microwave safe and have built-in lid vents to help prevent food splatters. Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2024 Its grassy flavor is better with methods that concentrate the flavor – roasting, or pan-frying, even microwaving. Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Fletcher embarks on a quest to get rid of Spider, trying to drown it, burn it, even microwave it. Willing Davidson, The New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2024 Poke sweet potatoes with a fork and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2024 The containers and lids can stack together, and the containers are all dishwasher, freezer, and microwave safe. Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2024 Loosely cover and microwave on high, for 1 1/2 minutes. Nancy Baggett, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Eggs can get tough and rubbery when microwaved; too much moisture is lost. Julia Levy, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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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