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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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
While there have been several successful consumer cases brought against microwave popcorn manufacturers, this is the first popcorn lung verdict against a cooking spray manufacturer, Plattenberger said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Allow heated food to stand for a minute or two after microwaving to reduce the chance of burns.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Most grease filters are found on the bottom of your microwave while charcoal filters are typically around back.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
While there have been several successful consumer cases brought against microwave popcorn manufacturers, this is the first popcorn lung verdict against a cooking spray manufacturer, Plattenberger said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
In the meantime, microwave a pouch of brown rice, and stir it in before serving.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Allow heated food to stand for a minute or two after microwaving to reduce the chance of burns.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microwave. Accessed 15 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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