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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New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
Unused Appliances There’s an appliance for everything these days, from coffee makers to food processors, air fryers, microwaves, toasters, and blenders—the list is never-ending.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Allow heated food to stand for a minute or two after microwaving to reduce the chance of burns.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Nearest the entrance lies the kitchen, which has a full-size fridge/freezer, a sink, a microwave, and quite a lot of cabinetry for its size, plus shelving.
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
Unused Appliances There’s an appliance for everything these days, from coffee makers to food processors, air fryers, microwaves, toasters, and blenders—the list is never-ending.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
In the meantime, microwave a pouch of brown rice, and stir it in before serving.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Allow heated food to stand for a minute or two after microwaving to reduce the chance of burns.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microwave. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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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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