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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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The facility had old food debris on the floor below the three door freezer and refrigerator, below the dry storage shelves and below the back kitchen microwave.
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february 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
In the meantime, microwave a pouch of brown rice, and stir it in before serving.
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Noun
Style it as a coffee station to hold your coffee maker and mugs, or use it for a small microwave to keep your counters clear.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The facility had old food debris on the floor below the three door freezer and refrigerator, below the dry storage shelves and below the back kitchen microwave.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
february 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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, 7 Feb. 2026
In the meantime, microwave a pouch of brown rice, and stir it in before serving.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
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 23 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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