microwave oven

noun

Definition of microwave ovennext
as in toaster oven

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Recent Examples of microwave oven In practical terms, more direct exposure would come from using a hair dryer in the morning or waiting in front of a microwave oven for your popcorn to finish. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026 The kitchen is equipped with a fridge/freezer, an induction cooktop, a microwave oven, and a sink. — Adam Williams march 27, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026 The inspector also made note of an unspecified issue related to the cleanliness of the door handles, the interior of the coolers, the cooler shelves, the shelving, microwave ovens and food containers. — Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 11 Mar. 2026 This peculiar event led to the discovery of the microwave oven. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for microwave oven
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave oven
  1. toaster oven
  2. microwave
  3. stove
  4. oven
  5. broiler
  6. toaster
  7. roaster
Noun
  • For several slices, an oven or toaster oven is more convenient.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of a drawer, their baskets slide into tracks on each side of the oven cavity like the wire rack that comes with a toaster oven.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of toaster oven
Noun
  • In a microwave-safe medium bowl, microwave the cream cheese for 5 to 10 seconds, just until it’s softened.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026
  • This unit transitions into the kitchen, which is positioned on one wall and equipped with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, an induction cooktop, and a fridge freezer.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of microwave
Noun
  • Imagine staring up at the stars through a skylight, a mug of chamomile in hand and a fire crackling in the wood stove.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026
  • View gallery - 3 images A robotic suit that lets someone with a spinal-cord injury stand up, look a friend in the eye, or stir a pot on the stove without anyone's help just cleared its biggest hurdle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of stove
Noun
  • Spaeter shares that baking soda can act as a secret ingredient to a sparkling oven.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Not long after Pham and Lem have placed the pipa ducks in the oven, one of their regulars arrives early, in time to watch as Lem begins carving.
    — Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of oven
Noun
  • Heat a grill over medium-high or preheat the broiler to high.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Make it in a slow cooker for ultimate ease, then finish the sliders under the broiler once everyone’s ready to eat.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of broiler
Noun
  • This toaster trades your MacKenzie-Childs classic black-and-white check print for a bold red-and-white pattern in the brand’s signature brushstroke style.
    — Sarah Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of toaster
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

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