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noun

Definition of microwavenext
as in stove

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verb

as in to heat

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Recent Examples of microwave
Noun
Mooney recommends placing them in a microwave-safe bowl, filling it with water, and heating it for a few minutes. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 27 July 2026 It can also be used indoors when the power goes out to power your refrigerator, TV, microwave, coffee maker, and other appliances. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Verb
Eggs can be hard-boiled for a portable protein snack, scrambled for breakfast, microwaved for a bagel sandwich, and used in baking. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 21 May 2026 The Culinary Chef Electric Popcorn Maker is a countertop appliance that makes popcorn using hot air, with no oil required — a lighter alternative to microwave or stovetop popcorn for movie nights and snack time. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for microwave
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave
  1. stove
  2. heat
  3. oven
  4. steam
  5. toaster
  6. broiler
  7. roaster
  8. microwave oven
Noun
  • Hot stove brought down to a simmer Sporting KC’s name has been in the rumor mill this summer.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • The kitchen block across from the bathroom has a dual-burner gas stove, sink and 69-L compressor fridge; the rear dining bench has seatbelts for two passengers; and the passenger-side longitudinal bed measures 72 x 30 in (182 x 76 cm).
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Definition of stove
Verb
  • Genetic interventions like making the flowering time window more flexible could help avoid billions of dollars in losses due to heat stress.
    — Derek Norman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • In 2023 a team using eROSITA, an x-ray telescope launched in 2019, found evidence of a plasma shell structure heated to more than eight million degrees Celsius, but the telltale glow remained elusive.
    — Damien Pine, Scientific American, 21 July 2026
Definition of heat
Noun
  • These mats are suitable for temperatures up to 500 degrees and can also serve as a baking mat in your oven.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
  • Spread the rosemary sprigs on a baking sheet and place them in the oven.
    — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
Definition of oven
Verb
  • Its shot-of-steam, spray, vertical-steaming and self-cleaning features were also tested.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
  • Manila clams are woven into Italian cuisine, tossed in pasta or served steamed.
    — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Definition of steam
Noun
  • The toaster used is shared with full-gluten bread, but the conveyor belt-style oven allows workers to place gluten-free bread on aluminum foil to keep it from touching the actual oven.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
  • Best Amazon Home New Arrivals Upgrade your kitchen with a nonstick frying pan that’s actually nonstick, a two-slice toaster that’s surprisingly not an eyesore, and a Le Creuset mini cocotte.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026
Definition of toaster
Noun
  • Along with being for storage or warming food, Angelesco notes older gas ranges often put a broiler drawer in this spot.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 21 July 2026
  • Turn the broiler to high and move the sheet pan to the rack closest to the broiler.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of broiler
Noun
  • In a collaboration with a local coffee roaster that’s also informed by his Hmong heritage, Minneapolis chef Yia Vang developed this earthy, spicy steak rub.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026
  • The Holopireks found a coffee roaster, Foxen Coffee out of Monett, to use in the shop for both hot and iced beverages.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of roaster
Noun
  • It is outfitted with premium BlueStar professional grade appliances, a Miele espresso machine, Miele microwave oven, a two-zone Miele wine refrigerator, and soapstone countertops.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
  • The researchers noted a few limitations to their study results, namely that the experiments were performed at a laboratory scale with a domestic microwave oven, which might not match the results at a larger scale with industrial microwaves.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Definition of microwave oven

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