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noun

Definition of microwavenext
as in stove

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microwave

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verb

as in to heat

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Recent Examples of microwave
Noun
Here’s What a Microbiologist Says Melamine Dishes Melamine dishware can be colorful, stylish, and durable—but it should only be used for cold foods—and especially not used in the microwave. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026 How To Thaw Frozen Salmon in the Microwave Stybe says to thaw in the microwave, place the salmon on a microwave-safe plate, and cover with a paper towel or a microwave cover. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 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
  • The home’s gourmet kitchen might be familiar to fans of the star’s HBO Max series Selena + Chef—its marble countertops and brick stove served as the cooking show’s backdrop for three seasons.
    — India Roby, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The full-service kitchen came equipped with a small dining table, stove, oven, microwave, fridge, a tea/coffee station, and multiple closets.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of stove
Verb
  • Recycled energy heats the outdoor pool (Blue Lagoon) and promenade benches.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • That people listen, keep talking even when things get heated, and try to be open-minded.
    — Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of heat
Noun
  • As is the case with most baked goods—even those that technically don’t go into the oven—these pancakes are most successful when the ingredients are measured by weight with a scale.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the oil over the top and transfer to the oven.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of oven
Verb
  • Ground meat almost immediately releases its own juices into a warm skillet, causing the meat to steam instead of sear.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Their crabs are steamed, frozen and packed into boxes to be shipped to Sri Lanka, where workers remove the meat by hand.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of steam
Noun
  • One of Mercury’s most thoughtful gestures, Mack says, was when the singer visited his home and discovered that their toaster only handled four slices at a time.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Maybe the top of the fridge hasn’t seen a wipe-down in months, or the inside of your toaster tray has some lurking crumbs.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of toaster
Noun
  • Transfer to the broiler and cook until browned on the first side, 7 to 10 minutes.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Cover until the cheese is melted, or place under the broiler for 1–2 minutes.
    — Sharon Lawson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of broiler
Noun
  • The menu, curated by coffee roaster and head drink maker Austin Debrewer, includes the typical lattes, cappuccinos and espressos, along with lemonades, matcha, teas and energy drinks.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Waterbird previously used coffee beans from Repetition Coffee, a roaster out of Lawrence.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of roaster
Noun
  • The kitchenette includes space for a small refrigerator, a sink, and a microwave oven.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 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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