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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To soften cold peanut butter, scoop it into a bowl and microwave it just until softened and spreadable.
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Noun
Can Wax Paper Be Used In The Microwave? Wax paper is safe for use in the microwave thanks to the lower heat of microwaving.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
This microwave form of data retrieval can lead to confusion about the value of time or true expertise.
—Hunter McMahon, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
Nuking a block expels some of the water content (that’s why many people microwave tofu as an alternative to pressing) and primes it for seasoning.
—Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
To soften cold peanut butter, scoop it into a bowl and microwave it just until softened and spreadable.
—Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microwave. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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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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