microwave oven

noun

Definition of microwave ovennext
as in toaster oven

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Recent Examples of microwave oven Elsewhere in the kitchen, two roaches scaled the wall over the three-compartment sink; two moseyed across a cookline table near the microwave oven; one climbed the wall behind the stove; and one went solo under a cookline table. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 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 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
  • Food debris build-up was also spotted on the inside walls and ceiling of the microwave along the cooks line.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Place the jam in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds to loosen.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of microwave
Noun
  • In a hot stove season without a stove, a Cubs Convention without the players seems about right.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • This pot is designed specifically for popping popcorn on the stove and making the perfect batch every time (in just about 5 minutes, too).
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of stove
Noun
  • The oven baked hot water cornbread, however, steals the show with fragrant orange zest, crisp crust and a substantial crumb.
    — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Crofton Cast-Iron Dutch Oven There are a million uses for a Dutch oven over the holiday season, from making stunning desserts to baking homemade bread to preparing Grandma’s go-to stew recipe.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of oven
Noun
  • Move a rack 6 inches from the broiler (or more if needed for your pan to fit), and preheat it to high.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Gyro meat on the vertical broiler measured above proper cold holding temperature.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of broiler
Noun
  • Worried about artificial intelligence destroying all of humanity soon, or, alternatively, turning your toaster or other home appliances against you?
    — Paul Knoepfler, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026
  • That makes the toaster, the dish rack and the tangle of cords part of the living room view.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of toaster
Noun
  • The need is especially acute for small businesses like the coffee roaster in Colombia.
    — Michael Miebach, Time, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Rochester was opened at the time by its head brewer Marshall Van Tuyl, head roaster Philip Enloe and around a dozen other co-owners, according to Feast.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of roaster

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